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Is Zohran Mamdani Too Muslim for New York?

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
June 26, 2025
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Is Zohran Mamdani Too Muslim for New York?
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Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old lawmaker from Queens, just shook New York’s political table. But while some celebrate his win, others are whispering a not-so-hidden question: Is Zohran Mamdani too Muslim for New Yorkers?

He’s not hiding it. He’s proud of it. From visiting mosques, to releasing campaign videos in Urdu, to breaking fast on the subway, Zohran Mamdani is Muslim—openly, publicly, and unapologetically.

His historic win in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor makes him the first Muslim nominee for the position. But in a city that sells itself as progressive, inclusive, and diverse, the real test is this: Will that identity help him or cost him?

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  • A Muslim Mayor? Some Say Yes, Some Say No
  • Zohran Mamdani Is Muslim—And He’s Not Hiding It
  • New York Must Decide If It Can Handle a Muslim Mayor

A Muslim Mayor? Some Say Yes, Some Say No

Supporters like Jagpreet Singh are clear: “There’s nobody who represents the totality of the issues that I truly care about that’s running for mayor currently other than Zohran.”

His campaign drew strength from Muslims, immigrants, and working-class New Yorkers tired of being ignored. He gave speeches at mosques. He filmed a campaign ad about food inflation using halal cart prices. He made his faith a campaign tool, not a footnote.

But not everyone welcomed it. In Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods, voters rejected him outright. His sharp criticism of Israel and support for Palestine turned those areas into strongholds for Cuomo. There, Zohran Mamdani being Muslim wasn’t just a fact, it was the problem.

Even during a podcast, he refused to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada.” That made some Jewish voters furious, accusing him of tolerating anti-Israel violence. He replied by defending free speech and Palestinian rights. But the damage was done, some voters chose fear over facts.

Zohran Mamdani Is Muslim—And He’s Not Hiding It

“We know that to stand in public as a Muslim is also to sacrifice the safety that we can sometimes find in the shadows,” Mamdani said this spring. That’s not a campaign line. That’s a warning. Being a visible Muslim in politics still comes at a price.

Yet New York’s media elite and political class haven’t quite figured out how to handle it. They treat it like a side note. But Zohran Mamdani being Muslim isn’t a side story. It’s part of his message: that New York is ready to elect a mayor who doesn’t look or pray like every other mayor before.

His diverse coalition, white progressives in Brooklyn, Latinos in Queens, immigrants from all walks of life, showed up in numbers. And that matters. Because for once, a Muslim candidate didn’t just run on hope. He ran on policy. He won.

New York Must Decide If It Can Handle a Muslim Mayor

So yes, Zohran Mamdani is Muslim. But the bigger question is: Can New York accept that?
He’s walked the streets. He’s shared his faith. He’s faced suspicion and kept going. And now he’s the Democratic nominee for the most powerful city in America.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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