Nair naadam (Festivals and celebrations)
Mongolian traditional feasts and festivals are generally held in late summer or early autumn, when the herds are at their fattest and AIRAG and DAIRY PRODUCTS most abundant. Such festivities generally fall into the categories of NAIR (nair xurim), which are feasts held within the YURT, and NAADAM, which are public festivals typically involving sport competitions and other games, often in commemoration of a significant event or to celebrate the worship of a natural sacred site. The lunar New Year—CAGAAN SAR or "white month"—is usually held in late January or in February.

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