Zohran Mamdani, a Shia Muslim raised in an interfaith family, has captured New York City’s heart, symbolizing a break from the old guard. Despite facing Islamophobic attacks and criticism over his anti-Zionist stance, his honesty and empathy resonated with voters, making him a historic mayor. His faith, personal and political, is rooted in the people who elected him.
Zohran Mamdani becomes New York Mayor: What is his religion?