Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor-elect and the youngest to be elected mayor since the late 1800s. As the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist prepares to step into his new position, Mamdani’s personal life has become a major topic across the country. Since most people outside of NYC aren’t familiar with him, some are wondering where the Astoria, Queens, resident was born and where he grew up.

In his victory speech on November 4, 2025, Mamdani proudly stated that New York “will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant.”

“Here, we believe in standing up for those we love, whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many Black women that D

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