India, Oct. 21 -- New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani marked Diwali with members of the city's South Asian community, visiting temples across Queens and sharing glimpses of the celebration on social media.

"Last night I visited four temples across Queens to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights, ending at Maharaja Sweets in Jackson Heights, where we gave out six kinds of delicious treats alongside some very special guests. Happy Diwali, NYC!" he wrote.

Mamdani has gained national attention after emerging as a frontrunner in the 2025 New York City mayoral race.

Jackson Heights and several neighborhoods in Queens are home to large Indian, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Indo-Caribbean communities, where Diwali is celebrated with pray...