Summary
Social media claims inaccurately suggest that New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to require schools to teach "Arabic numerals." These claims are misleading as Arabic numerals are the standard numbers (0-9) already used in the U.S. and there is no evidence or official statement from Mamdani supporting these claims.
Key Facts
- Arabic numerals are the numbers 0 through 9, which are already used in the U.S.
- Social media posts incorrectly claim Zohran Mamdani will require schools to teach these numerals.
- There is no proposal or announcement from Mamdani related to teaching numerals.
- Mamdani was elected New York City Mayor and will take office on January 1, 2026.
- He is the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
- Mamdani won the election by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
- The claim about introducing Arabic numerals has stirred unnecessary controversy online.
