Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath
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Key Points:
- Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's mayor using a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a Muslim mayor has used Islam’s holy text for the oath of office, highlighting several historic firsts including being the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor of the city.
- The Quran Mamdani will use includes his grandfather’s personal copy and a pocket-sized Quran from the late 18th or early 19th century, part of the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center collection, symbolizing the diversity and history of Muslims in New York City.
- The historic Quran, modest in design and intended for everyday use, was acquired by Arturo Schomburg, a Black Puerto Rican historian
