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Ramadan brought a new political moment for New York City’s Muslims – and its first Muslim mayor

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By Katherine Koretski, CNN (CNN) — The offices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance had people of all ages on Wednesday night waiting for the end of the nightly Ramadan fast, from children sitting at tables doing math homework to cab drivers just getting off their shifts. Just before it was time to pray and eat, someone announced a special guest was coming to their iftar, the evening meal to break fast during Ramadan. “I know who it is,” shoute…

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Ramadan brought a new political moment for New York City’s Muslims – and its first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani marked the month of Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month that concluded Thursday night, by attending 17 iftars around New York City. His appearances were intended to boost ties with key constituencies but also affirm his public practice of his faith as the city’s first Muslim mayor – and his politics.

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