03/01/2026
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026, making history as the first Muslim ever elected to lead the city.
In a historic moment, Mamdani used the Qur’an during his oath of office — the first time this has happened in New York City’s long history of ceremonies.
The swearing-in took place just after midnight at a venue in Manhattan, where Mamdani placed his hand on a Qur’an while taking the oath.
Two Qur’ans were present at the event: one owned by his grandfather and another from the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, highlighting the city’s diversity and history.
At only 34 years old, Mamdani is one of the youngest mayors in New York City’s history. He is also the first mayor of Ugandan descent with roots in Jinja City and of South Asian heritage to serve in this role.
After the private ceremony, a public inauguration was planned at City Hall so the community could celebrate this milestone together.
This moment reflects the growing representation of diverse communities in leadership roles and is seen as a historic achievement for Muslims and minorities in American politics.
May Allah guide him to justice, humility, honesty, and fairness. May Allah make him a source of goodness, unity, and benefit to humanity. May He protect his faith, strengthen his heart, and grant him wisdom to lead with integrity. And may Allah raise the status of Islam and give Muslims honorable representation everywhere. Ameen.
