New York(The COW News Digital)Zahran Mamdani Sworn In as New York’s First Muslim Mayor New York City will mark a historic milestone on January 1, 2026, as Zahran Mamdani is sworn in as the city’s first Muslim mayor, a moment widely seen as a reflection of the city’s diversity and democratic values.
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The inauguration will be held in two phases, combining official protocol with public participation. According to international media reports, Mamdani will take the oath of office on two copies of the Holy Quran. One of them belonged to his grandfather, making the moment deeply personal, while the second is a rare historical Quran once owned by renowned African-American historian and writer Arturo Schomburg.
The New York Public Library has arranged the special provision of Schomburg’s Quran for the ceremony. Although Schomburg was not a Muslim, he is celebrated for his lifelong dedication to preserving Black history, culture, and scholarship. The inclusion of his Quran is being viewed as a powerful symbol of New York’s multicultural identity and its tradition of religious tolerance.
The official oath-taking ceremony will take place indoors, followed by a large public event outside City Hall. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is expected to administer the oath during the outdoor ceremony. Several prominent figures, including outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, members of Congress, city officials, and community leaders, are expected to attend.
In a statement ahead of the ceremony, Mamdani said the occasion represents more than a personal achievement. He described it as a moment of pride for Muslim communities across New York City, emphasizing that his election sends a strong message about equality and representation.
Throughout his election campaign, Mamdani consistently spoke about social justice, fairness, and the need for all communities to be treated with dignity. He stressed that Muslims, like all New Yorkers, seek equal opportunities rather than being asked to compromise on their identity.
New York City has a long tradition of mayors taking their oath on religious texts of personal or historical significance. Former Mayor Eric Adams took his oath on a family Bible, Bill de Blasio used a Bible owned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Michael Bloomberg was sworn in on the Hebrew Bible from his bar mitzvah.
Zahran Mamdani will now become the first mayor in the city’s history to take the oath of office on the Holy Quran, marking a defining moment in New York’s political and cultural history.
