Zohran Mamdani was sworn in on Thursday as mayor of New York City, beginning his term just after midnight at an abandoned subway station beneath City Hall. He is the city’s first Muslim mayor.
According to The New York Times, Mamdani took his oath of office on the Holy Quran, making him the first New York mayor to do so. His office said the modest venue reflected his commitment to working people, a key theme of his campaign focused on tackling the rising cost of living.
The 34-year-old Democrat is expected to face political challenges during his tenure, including relations with U.S. President Donald Trump.