Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor of New York City, takes oath by placing hand on Quran in Manhattan subway station
new yorkZohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Wednesday, He took the oath of office at a historic subway station in Manhattan, which is no longer in use, Mamdani, a Democratic Party leader, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s largest city, He took the oath of office by placing his hand on the Quran,
“This is truly the greatest honor and privilege of my life,” Mamdani said. Her political ally and New York Attorney General Letitia James officiated the ceremony. The ceremony took place in the old City Hall station, one of New York’s original subway stations and known for its spectacular vaulted ceilings. He will take oath again at 1 pm.
At 1 pm, he will take the oath of office at City Hall from US Senator Bernie Sanders, one of his political idols. After this there will be a public program organized by the new administration. The event will be held in the “Canyon of Heroes” section of Broadway that is famous for its ticket-taped parade. Mamdani is now about to begin one of the most challenging roles in American politics, as he becomes one of the country’s most watched leaders.
In addition to being the first Muslim mayor of New York City, African-born Mamdani is also the first mayor of South Asian descent. Mamdani, who became mayor at the age of 34, is also the youngest mayor of the city. Mamdani was born in Campala, Uganda. His mother is filmmaker Mira Nair and father is educationist and writer Mahmood Mamdani. When Mamdani was seven years old, his family moved to New York City. Mamdani grew up in New York City where the atmosphere regarding the Muslim community had changed after 9/11. He obtained US citizenship in 2018.
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