Mamdani, a Democrat, became the first Muslim leader of America’s largest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took the oath. ADVERTISEMENTAt 34, Mamdani also becomes the city’s first South Asian mayor, the first African-born mayor, and one of the youngest to hold the office in generations. He will be sworn in again at a public ceremony at City Hall at 1 pm on Thursday by U.S. “It’s a small Quran, but it brings together elements of faith and identity in New York City history,” said Hiba Abid, the library’s curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. Following the inauguration, the historic pocket-sized Quran will be placed on public display at the New York Public Library.

Source: The Telegraph January 01, 2026 06:07 UTC