Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran, a first in New York City history

Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will make history by taking his oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor uses Islam’s holy text for this ceremony. This event underscores a series of historic firsts for the city, including the first Muslim, first South Asian, and first African-born mayor. The Quran he will use is part of the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and symbolizes the diversity and reach of the city’s Muslim community.