Zohran Mamdani to take oath on the Quran today, first time in New York's history

(Patria) - Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making history on January 1st when he will take the oath using the Quran, according to a report by the New York Times, Al Arabiya reports.

Mamdani (34) will become the first Muslim and Indian-American mayor of New York City when he takes office.

He is expected to take the oath shortly after midnight in a private ceremony at the long-closed Old City Hall subway station in Lower Manhattan, a historic site traditionally used for late-night inaugurations. A larger public ceremony will follow later in the day at City Hall.

By choosing the Quran for his oath, Mamdani will become the first New York City mayor to use the holy book of Islam during his inauguration.

Born in Uganda to Indian parents and raised in New York, Mamdani has often spoken about his immigrant background and Muslim faith, presenting them as sources of perspective rather than political division.