Mamdani's public observance of Ramadan highlights Islam in NYC

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Brian Mann

Published March 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM EDT

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is working to normalize Muslim life in New York City. He faces headwinds from critics in the Jewish community as well as far-right activists and a recent attempted bomb attack.

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