By HAN News Desk
NEW YORK — The United States’ largest city has made history after Zohran Kwame Mamdani won the recent mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim ever elected as Mayor of New York City.
Mamdani’s victory marks a major milestone in the city’s political and social landscape, reflecting its long-standing reputation for diversity, tolerance, and inclusion.
The new mayor, who previously served as a member of the New York State Assembly, secured a decisive win, driven by strong support from Muslim communities, youth groups, and minority voters across the city.
His election is seen as a significant boost for the voices of immigrants and people of various faiths living in the United States.
Born in Kampala, Uganda, in 1991, Zohran Mamdani moved to New York with his family at a young age. His mother is renowned filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan-born academic and professor. Mamdani studied economics and political science at Bowdoin College in Maine.
Before entering politics, he was an active community organizer, advocating for housing justice, immigrant rights, and racial equality.
In 2020, he was elected to the New York State Assembly, where he became known for his progressive vision and signature slogan:
“People must have the power to build their own lives — power should not belong only to the wealthy.”
A devout Muslim, Mamdani has often emphasized that his faith inspires his commitment to justice and public service.
His historic victory is widely viewed as a symbolic rebuke to former President Donald Trump, who recently criticized New York for “being led by a Muslim.”
But the people of New York appeared to reject divisive rhetoric, instead reaffirming the city’s inclusive spirit with Mamdani’s election.
