Zohran Mamdani is a New York State Assembly member from Queens and a democratic socialist who is currently one of the 12 candidates running to become the next mayor of New York City. Recently, Mamdani has been all over the news due to Trump ally and far-right political activist Laura Loomer , targeting him with a post warning, "Get ready for another 9/11."
Loomer, who is known for her incendiary voice on social media posted on the social media platform X that "A pro HAMAS Muslim socialist is about to be the next Mayor of NYC" referring to Mamdani and his alignment towards Palestine.
Ever since Mamdani and everything about him has been trending on the internet. While much is known about his political endeavours, here's all you need to know about his family life and education.
Zohran Mamdani: Family life
Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born on October 18, 1991 in Kampala, Uganda to parents Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani. Zohran's mom Mira Nair, is a popular Indian-American filmmaker known for her works such as 'Salaam Bombay!' and 'Monsoon Wedding'. His father is an Indian-born Ugandan academic who currently serves as a professor at Columbia University and also as a chancellor of Kampala International University in Uganda.
Mamdani was provided his middle name 'Kwame' in honour of the Ghanaian politician Kwame Nkrumah. The 33-year-old recently got hitched to his wife, Rama Duwaji , a Syrian artist based in Brooklyn whose illustrations have appeared in The New Yorker, The Washington Post and more.
Zohran Mamdani: Education
At five, Mamdani and his family moved to Cape Town, South Africa where he attended the St. George's Grammar School. At seven, the Mamdanis moved to New York where he graduated from the Bank Street School of Children and Bronx High School of Science.
He completed his bachelor's in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College in 2014.
Zohran Mamdani: Next mayor of New York?
Mamdani has been involved in organizations and politics ever since he was in college. During his time at Bowdoin, he co-founded the Students for Justice in Palestine. In 2017, he volunteered for the campaign of New York City Council candidate Khader El-Yateem, was the campaign manager for Ross Barkan's bid for New York State Senate and worked as a field organizer for democratic socialist Tiffany Caban's campaign for Queens District Attorney.
He has been a member of the New York State Assembly since 2019 when he first announced a campaign in the 36th district which encompasses Astoria and Long Island City, in Queens.
He is a practising Muslim, who follows the Shia branch of Islam.
For his campaign as the candidate for the mayoral election in New York, Mamdani has been quite successful. His first fundraising cycle brought in more money than any other candidate. Additionally, he is aiming to freeze the rent, make buses and child care free, launch a Department of Community Safety and create city-owned grocery stores among other things.
A pro HAMAS Muslim socialist is about to be the next Mayor of NYC.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) May 30, 2025
Get ready for another 9/11.
Loomer, who is known for her incendiary voice on social media posted on the social media platform X that "A pro HAMAS Muslim socialist is about to be the next Mayor of NYC" referring to Mamdani and his alignment towards Palestine.
Ever since Mamdani and everything about him has been trending on the internet. While much is known about his political endeavours, here's all you need to know about his family life and education.
Zohran Mamdani: Family life
Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born on October 18, 1991 in Kampala, Uganda to parents Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani. Zohran's mom Mira Nair, is a popular Indian-American filmmaker known for her works such as 'Salaam Bombay!' and 'Monsoon Wedding'. His father is an Indian-born Ugandan academic who currently serves as a professor at Columbia University and also as a chancellor of Kampala International University in Uganda.
Mamdani was provided his middle name 'Kwame' in honour of the Ghanaian politician Kwame Nkrumah. The 33-year-old recently got hitched to his wife, Rama Duwaji , a Syrian artist based in Brooklyn whose illustrations have appeared in The New Yorker, The Washington Post and more.
Zohran Mamdani: Education
At five, Mamdani and his family moved to Cape Town, South Africa where he attended the St. George's Grammar School. At seven, the Mamdanis moved to New York where he graduated from the Bank Street School of Children and Bronx High School of Science.
He completed his bachelor's in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College in 2014.
Zohran Mamdani: Next mayor of New York?
Mamdani has been involved in organizations and politics ever since he was in college. During his time at Bowdoin, he co-founded the Students for Justice in Palestine. In 2017, he volunteered for the campaign of New York City Council candidate Khader El-Yateem, was the campaign manager for Ross Barkan's bid for New York State Senate and worked as a field organizer for democratic socialist Tiffany Caban's campaign for Queens District Attorney.
He has been a member of the New York State Assembly since 2019 when he first announced a campaign in the 36th district which encompasses Astoria and Long Island City, in Queens.
He is a practising Muslim, who follows the Shia branch of Islam.
For his campaign as the candidate for the mayoral election in New York, Mamdani has been quite successful. His first fundraising cycle brought in more money than any other candidate. Additionally, he is aiming to freeze the rent, make buses and child care free, launch a Department of Community Safety and create city-owned grocery stores among other things.
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