Zohran Mamdani has become the Mayor of New York City after taking his constitutional oath in a historic setting—a decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. A private ceremony was held, presided over by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, a political ally of Mamdani. The event took place at the “Old City Hall” subway station, one of the city’s original underground stations. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, took his oath of office with his hand on a Quran before Attorney General James. Mamdani performed the oath with his hand placed on a centuries-old copy of the Holy Quran, marking the first time a Mayor of New York City has used the Quran for a constitutional swearing-in.

Source: Egypt Independent January 02, 2026 05:41 UTC