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34-Year-Old Zohran Mamdani Sworn in with Hand on the Quran as New Mayor of New York

Published January 1, 2026, 09:17
34-Year-Old Zohran Mamdani Sworn in with Hand on the Quran as New Mayor of New York

34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as the new mayor of New York City, marking a historic moment as he is the first Muslim to hold the office. The inauguration ceremony took place in a symbolic location, the Old City Hall subway station, with the Quran held by his wife. The official ceremony will be held later today with Senator Bernie Sanders presiding. Mamdani, the son of Ugandan immigrants, was elected on an agenda that contrasts with the policies of Donald Trump, while his move to Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence, is accompanied by high expectations and ambitious campaign promises.