@sbsnews_au: Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath. “This is truly the honor and the privilege of a lifetime,” Mamdani said. The ceremony, administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a political ally, took place at the old City Hall station, one of the city’s original subway stops that is known for its stunning arched ceilings. He will be sworn in again, in grander style, in a public ceremony at City Hall by US Senator Bernie Sanders, one of the mayor’s political heroes. That will be followed by what the new administration is billing as a public block party on a stretch of Broadway known as the “Canyon of Heroes,” famous for its ticker-tape parades. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

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adamsal :

People don’t realize that swearing on the Quran is a done deal.

2026-01-01 09:28:03

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Rey :

If yall only knew how serious it is to swear on the Quran

2026-01-01 15:57:36

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gillian🦄 :

The people mad his hand isn’t on a bible are the problem.

2026-01-01 07:06:42

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Najjar :

Swearing on quran is a big responsibility.

2026-01-01 14:00:30

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garlickybread :

People have no idea how huge this swear is when he held the Quran, he will be question with everything he does for this city in the afterlife later.

2026-01-01 09:57:40

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deadleftist :

Im so glad this was my first piece of news for 2026

2026-01-01 06:09:19

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Zack gates :

islam means peace and freedom and no oppression

2026-01-01 06:33:58

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zeytunie :

as a rule, Muslims do their best to avoid swearing on the Quran because of the sheer gravity of doing so. He’s literally bounded to what he’s sworn to do

2026-01-02 01:41:23

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Mandos :

“He swore on a Quran!” Technically if I became a mayor in American constitution I could swear in a piece of wood that has “lol this is hard” written on it alone. There is no requirement at all it’s ceremonial.

2026-01-01 06:20:33

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oligarkeyfalafelfist :

Goodbye NYC

2026-01-01 06:21:32

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Fatima Noor27878 :

It's the highest level of promise as a Muslim he can do.

2026-01-01 10:25:28

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shanelle!*+ :

her pronunciation of his name smh

2026-01-01 06:03:10

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️⛰️ 🏜️🇾🇪 :

If be swears an oath on a bible and that’s not his religion then he isn’t obliged to any oath and can break it but in Quran that’s his religion then he can’t bc LIKE HELLO THATS HIS RELIGION

2026-01-01 08:41:09

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haider :

Oath on the Quran baby!!!!

2026-01-01 07:03:28

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とくになし :

If he succeeds in his administration, American view for Islamic things might change

2026-01-01 08:24:14

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Sarah :

He's so happy. This is a man who wants to help people. 🥰🥰🥰

2026-01-01 09:01:03

سلسبيل :

Swearing on the quran is a big deal

2026-01-01 12:06:02

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🌟 🌙 :

ALHUMDULILLAH ♥️

2026-01-01 15:45:25

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Jarrad🇦🇺 :

The World's Mayor! 👏👏👏

2026-01-01 08:18:47

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Jos One :

rip new york

2026-01-01 09:44:57

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pinche :

Swearing On QURAN ... OMG 😲

2026-01-01 09:22:32

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Tokcu1618(acct.2) :

I'm so jealous to the people of New York👍😁

2026-01-01 08:48:51

Name :

Holly Quran is the best oath and unbreakable

2026-01-01 07:59:47

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Melissa :

This is the first thing I’m seeing this morning and it’s SO beautiful.

2026-01-01 16:50:59

alireeeed :

One of the only hopeful and inspiring good things to happen in 2025

2026-01-01 06:13:58

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