Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As Mayor Using 19th Century Quran From New York Library | Watch Zohran Mamdani made history as he was sworn in as Mayor of New York using a rare 19th-century Quran sourced from the New York Public Library’s special collections. The symbolic gesture highlighted New York’s cultural diversity and the growing visibility of Muslim leadership in American politics. The ceremony drew significant public and media attention, emphasizing Mamdani’s message of inclusion, representatio