Zohran Mamdani, a Shia Muslim, has spoken publicly about his faith and how he was raised in an interfaith family, with his mother being Hindu, and how he grew up participating in Hindu festivals like Diwali and Holi.
During his campaign for New York City Councilmember, he often relied on his identity as a Muslim, visiting numerous mosques and holding events in the languages spoken by the city's Muslim communities. He also expressed that his Hindu heritage and practices have shaped his worldview.
Zohran Mamdani has become the first Muslim in history to be elected as a New York City Councilmember and is also the youngest. He is 34 years old.