NYC's First Muslim Mayor Sworn in on Historic Quran
Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, taking oath on an 18th-century Quran. A landmark moment for diversity and representation. Read the full story.
Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, taking oath on an 18th-century Quran. A landmark moment for diversity and representation. Read the full story.
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Zohran Mamdani becomes first New York City mayor sworn in using the Quran, marking a historic moment for Muslim representation. Discover the symbolic Qurans chosen for the ceremony.
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani, set to become New York City's first Muslim mayor, will use the Quran for his swearing-in ceremony on January 1, 2025. This historic moment reflects the city's growing diversity.
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Zohran Mamdani will become the first New York City Mayor to use the Quran at his swearing-in ceremony, marking a historic moment for representation. Read the full story.
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