Mamdani Makes History: Sworn in as New York Mayor with Quran Oath

• Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Democratic leader, took oath as New York City's new mayor in a historic ceremony.
• He is the first Muslim, first South Asian, and first person of African origin to become mayor of New York.
• Mamdani took the oath with his hand on a centuries-old Quran, held by his wife, in a closed Manhattan subway station.
• New York Attorney General Letitia James administered the private oath; a public ceremony with Bernie Sanders is also scheduled.
• Mamdani faces significant challenges leading diverse New York in a high-pressure role in American politics.

Why It Matters: Zohran Mamdani's historic oath as New York Mayor marks a new era of diverse leadership.