Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran, a first in New York City history

Thursday, January 01, 2026 12:37:47 AM UTC

Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC's first mayor sworn in on a Quran, highlighting diversity and inclusion.

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