Summary
Zohran Mamdani will have a ceremonial event on New Year's Day to mark the beginning of his term as Mayor of New York City. He is the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born person to become mayor of the city.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the new Mayor of New York City.
- There will be a ceremonial swearing-in on New Year's Day.
- The event includes a ceremony and a block party.
- Mamdani took his official oath at midnight using a Quran.
- He is the first mayor to use Islam's holy text for swearing in.
- Mamdani is the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born Mayor of New York City.
- The midnight oath took place in a former subway station under City Hall.
