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Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran, a first in New York City history.
TV Episode | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Shortly after midnight local time, in a historic former subway station beneath City Hall, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born person to lead the city. "This is truly ...See moreShortly after midnight local time, in a historic former subway station beneath City Hall, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born person to lead the city. "This is truly the honor and the privilege of a lifetime," Mamdani said at the ceremony, where he was sworn in using his grandfather's Quran and a historic Quran from the New York Public Library. Mamdani said the choice of location was a "testament to the importance of public transit to the vitality, the health and the legacy of our city." "I can't think of a better way to usher in 2026 than to be amongst family and friends and to inaugurate the man who will bring about a new era of progress, promise, and prosperity for New York City," New York Attorney General Letitia James said at the ceremony. Written by The Independent See less
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Josh Marcus (staff writer) | Safiyah Riddle (staff writer)
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Updated Jan 1, 2026
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Jan 1, 2026 (United Kingdom)

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