Zohran Mamdani Makes History: First NYC Mayor Sworn In On Quran

• Zohran Mamdani took his oath as New York City mayor on a centuries-old Quran, a historic first for the city.
• He is the first Muslim leader, first South Asian, and first African-born person to hold the position in NYC.
• The 34-year-old Indian-origin Democrat was sworn in at a decommissioned subway station by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
• A grander ceremony with US Senator Bernie Sanders is planned at City Hall, followed by a public block party.
• Mamdani used his grandfather's Quran and a historic pocket-sized Quran from the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center.

Why It Matters: Zohran Mamdani's oath on a Quran marks a significant moment for New York City, reflecting its diversity.