NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani is set to take office on January 1, becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor. Reports indicate he will take his oath of office on the Quran.
The 34-year-old, born in Uganda, will succeed Eric Adams, whose term ends on December 31, 2025. Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and former New York State assemblyman, won the mayoral election on November 4.
His inauguration will occur in two parts. A midnight ceremony will see New York Attorney General Letitia James administer the official oath. Later in the day, a public ceremony will allow thousands of residents to witness the historic event.
Zohran Mamdani ran a campaign focused on affordability, promising fare-free buses, universal childcare, and a rent freeze on regulated apartments. These initiatives resonated with voters across the city and helped secure his victory.
US Senator Bernie Sanders, who endorsed Mamdani earlier this year, will participate in the public ceremony. Sanders described Mamdani as a “visionary” leader and praised his campaign as “inspirational.”
In the election, Zohran Mamdani defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, receiving 50.8 percent of the vote compared to Cuomo’s 41.3 percent. More than 1.1 million New Yorkers voted for Mamdani, marking the first time a mayoral candidate surpassed one million votes in the city since 1969.
Analysts say Mamdani’s victory reflects growing support for progressive policies and candidates in urban centers. His focus on social welfare programs and public transportation has energized younger voters and minority communities.
As Zohran Mamdani prepares to assume office, expectations are high for reforms in housing, public transit, and childcare, as he becomes a symbol of progressive change and religious diversity in New York City politics.
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Mamdani’s historic win is being widely celebrated, highlighting both his policy platform and the milestone of electing the city’s first Muslim mayor.
