New York Attorney General Letitia James, left, administers the oath of office to mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, center, as his wife Rama Duwaji looks on, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New York. (IMAGE: AP Photo)
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Zohran Mamdani Makes History as NYC's First Muslim Mayor, Sworn In on Quran

  • Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor on New Year's Day.
  • Made history by taking the oath of office with his hand on the Quran, a first for a NYC mayor.
  • Mamdani, 34, is a progressive activist, born in Uganda and raised in Queens, known for housing justice and tenant protection advocacy.
  • His leadership promises inclusivity, affordability, public transit improvements, and social equity for all New Yorkers.
  • Ran a grassroots campaign, rejecting big-money donors, and advocating for free public buses and expanded childcare.

Why It Matters: Zohran Mamdani breaks tradition, becoming NYC's first Muslim mayor, promising inclusivity and equity.

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