Zohran Mamdani
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Zohran Mamdani was born on October 18, 1991, in Kampala [1][2]. He holds citizenship in both Uganda and the United States [3][4]. A politician, housing counselor, rapper, and social activist, Mamdani has worked primarily in the field of housing [5][6][6]. He practices Shia Islam .
Mamdani is the son of Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair [6][6]. He married Rama Duwaji in 2025 [7]. His political career includes serving as a member of the New York State Assembly since 2021 [8]. In 2026, he became the Mayor of New York City [8].
Key Facts
- Father: Mahmood Mamdani[8]
- Mother: Mira Nair[9]
- Spouse: Rama Duwaji[10]
- Country of citizenship: Uganda[11], United States[12]
- Ethnic group: Indian Americans[13], Ugandan Americans[14]
- Field of work: housing[15]
- Position held: Mayor of New York City[16]
- Educated at: St. George's Grammar School[17], Bank Street College of Education[18], Bronx High School of Science[19]
- Award received: Time 100[20]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[23], Democratic Socialists of America[24], Working Families Party[25]
- Commons category: Zohran Mamdani[26]
- Residence: Astoria[27], Gracie Mansion[28]
- Family name: Mamdani[29]
- Given name: Zohran[30], Kwame[31]
- Significant event: inauguration[32]
- Official website: https://www.zohranforassembly.com[33], https://www.nyc.gov/es/mayors-office[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Zohran Mamdani[35]
- Work location: Albany[36], New York City[37]
- Political ideology: democratic socialism[38], anti-Zionism[39]
- Instrument: voice[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41], Hindi[42], Kiswahili[43], Luganda[44], Spanish[45], Arabic[46]
- Topic has template: Template:Zohran Mamdani footer[47]
- Commons Creator page: Zohran Mamdani[48]
Why It Matters
Zohran Mamdani has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Zohran Mamdani born?
Zohran Mamdani was born in Nsambya Hospital[2].
Who were Zohran Mamdani's parents?
Zohran Mamdani's father was Mahmood Mamdani[8]. Zohran Mamdani's mother was Mira Nair[9].
Who was Zohran Mamdani married to?
Zohran Mamdani's spouses include Rama Duwaji[10].
What did Zohran Mamdani do for work?
Zohran Mamdani worked as a politician[3], housing counselor[4], rapper[5], and social activist[6].
Where did Zohran Mamdani go to school?
Zohran Mamdani was educated at St. George's Grammar School[17], Bank Street College of Education[18], and Bronx High School of Science[19].
What awards did Zohran Mamdani receive?
Honors received include Time 100[20].