India, Jan. 1 -- Zohran Mamdani Oath Ceremony with Two Qurans: As New York welcomed a new mayor at the stroke of midnight, a quiet but powerful moment unfolded inside a private ceremony. Zohran Mamdani, sworn in as the city's 112th mayor, made history not only as New York's first Muslim mayor but also through a deeply symbolic oath that reflected faith, family, and the city's diverse past. His decision to place his hand on two Qurans sparked widespread curiosity and conversation far beyond City Hall.

New York Attorney General Letitia James administered the oath of office moments after the new year began. Supporters present at the ceremony counted down the final seconds before Mamdani formally assumed office.

During the oath, Mamdani pla...