India, Jan. 1 -- Zohran Mamdani became the mayor of New York City just after midnight on Thursday, taking the oath of office at a 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.

The ceremony took place at the old City Hall station, one of the city's original subway stops that is known for its stunning arched ceilings, Associated Press reported.

"This is truly the honour and the privilege of a lifetime," Mamdani was quoted as saying.

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