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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made history at his inauguration by taking his oath of office on multiple Qurans — a choice rooted in family heritage, faith, and New York’s own cultural history.

During a private midnight swearing-in beneath City Hall, Mamdani used two Qurans: one that belonged to his grandfather, and another centuries-old manuscript from the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. For the public ceremony later on New Year’s Day, he used Qurans passed down from both his grandfather and grandmother.

This explainer breaks down:

Why Mamdani chose multiple Qurans

The history of the centuries-old Quran from the Schomburg Center

What the choice symbolizes for faith, identity, and representation

Why no religious text is legally required for taking the oath of office in the U.S.

The historic Quran is modest in design and believed to date back to the late 18th or early 19th century. Library officials say it reflects long-standing links between Islam and Black communities in the United States and across Africa.

Mamdani’s inauguration — as New York City’s first Muslim mayor — has drawn both praise and criticism. Supporters see the moment as a milestone in representation, while critics have questioned the role of faith in public life.

This video explains the context behind the Qurans used — and why the moment matters beyond the ceremony itself.

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