A state ceremony honoring the sacred mountain Burkhan Khaldun began this morning in Khentii province, Mongolia. The ceremony commenced with religious rites and chanting, invoking peace, prosperity, and environmental well-being for the nation and its people. Traditional practices were performed to honor the spirits and guardians of Burkhan Khaldun, as well as to show respect for the mountain’s natural elements. The event reflects a long-standing Mongolian tradition of reverence for this historically and culturally significant site. Burkhan Khaldun is considered a sacred mountain and a symbol of Mongolian statehood. The Khentii Provincial Governor’s Office reported on the commencement of the ceremony.