Historic moment Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRichard GilzeneThursday 01 January 2026 15:30 GMTZohran Mamdani becomes first New York mayor to be sworn in on the QuranZohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor in a symbolic inauguration at midnight on New Year’s Eve.He became the first New York City mayor to take his oath using the Quran.Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor, used a Quran once owned by his grandfather for the ceremony, held by his wife Rama Duwaji.The inauguration took place in an abandoned subway station located beneath city hall.Mamdani stated the location symbolised a city that dared to build great things to transform working people's lives, an ambition he believes should not be confined to the past.In fullWatch: Zohran Mamdani becomes first New York mayor to be sworn in on the QuranThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in