Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor

On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City. This event marks a historic moment as Mamdani becomes the first Muslim to hold the mayoral office in the city.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-01 · 07:13 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor

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On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City. This event marks a historic moment as Mamdani becomes the first Muslim to hold the mayoral office in the city. He is also the youngest person in generations to lead New York City, the most populous city in the United States. His election signifies a shift in leadership and representation for the city's diverse population. The swearing-in ceremony officially commenced his term as the city's chief executive.

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Mamdani is the youngest person in generations tasked with leading the US’s largest city.

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Mamdani is the first Muslim to hold the office.

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Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City.

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City's mayorNewsFeedZohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office. Mamdani is also the youngest person in generations tasked with leading the US’s largest city.Published On 1 Jan 2026

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