22 hours ago · The inauguration of New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, was a celebration of many historic firsts. At 34, Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is the first South Asian and African-born …

1 day ago · Zohran Mamdani's Muslim faith was front and center during his Jan. 1 inauguration as New York City mayor.

1 day ago · The 34-year-old, who is also New York's first mayor of South Asian descent, took his oath using his grandfather's and a 200-year-old copy of the Quran Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as the …

1 day ago · NEW YORK (AP) — Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani took his midnight oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor of New York City uses Islam’s holy text to be …

5 days ago · For Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani’s victory bridges long-standing divisions As Zohran Mamdani prepares to be inaugurated as the city’s next mayor, Muslim New Yorkers say his victory …

1 day ago · Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the city’s mayor early on New Year’s Day in a ceremony that broke with tradition and celebrated diversity. Mamdani, 34, made history as the first Muslim, first …

Zohran Mamdani identifies as a Shia Muslim and has spoken openly about how his faith shapes his worldview. He often references the Islamic principles of justice, compassion, and community in ...

Nov 5, 2025 · Born in Kampala, Uganda, and raised in New York from age seven, Mamdani openly discussed his religious identity. "I am a Shia Muslim," he stated, "but I was raised in an interfaith …

Jun 12, 2025 · For Mr. Mamdani, running to be New York City’s first mayor of Muslim faith has involved a delicate balancing act, especially as the war in Gaza drags on. His faith has always been a central …

Jun 30, 2025 · Mamdani has referred to himself as a “proud Muslim,” and he says his identity as a Muslim American is an integral part of his political and personal life. He also says it forms the …