Zohran Mamdani officially took office as the mayor of New York City, marking a new chapter in the city's history. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
He took the oath with his hand on the Quran. According to sources, this is the first recorded instance of the New York mayoral oath being taken using the Quran.
The ceremony was held on New Year's Eve at the City Hall subway station in Manhattan. This location is a historic station that has been closed for many years and is located beneath the city hall.
The oath was administered by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. In the United States, it is not mandatory to use a religious book during the oath.
However, previous mayors of New York have mostly preferred to take the oath with the Bible. Mamdani's choice of the Quran reflects the city's openness to diverse cultures and its modern spirit.
Zohran Mamdani won the election held on November 4, 2025, and officially began his term as mayor on January 1, 2026. He made history as New York's first Muslim mayor, the first South Asian mayor, and one of the youngest leaders.
After the oath ceremony, Mamdani described the position as a lifelong honor and privilege. Additionally, sources confirm that after the election, he met with Donald Trump and that their conversation was relatively cordial.
New York started the new year not with ordinary news but with a historic turning point. Now the main question is: to what extent will Mamdani fulfill his promises and what changes will he bring to the city?
Time will answer these questions.
