Zohran Mamdani was victorious in winning the New York City mayoral race , but he wouldn’t have gotten there without his family. The politician was raised by his dedicated parents, Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani , who brought Zohran over to the United States when he was a child.

After Andrew Cuomo conceded the June 2025 mayoral Democratic primary election, Zohran thanked his supporters and his family in a speech.

“And as I thank you, I must thank those who brought me into this world,” he began, before his parents joined him on stage. “I must thank my mother and my father, Mira and Mahmood.”

Below, learn all about Zohran’s parents as he prepares to step into his new role as mayor of NYC.

Where Is Zohran Mamdani From?

Zohran was born in Kampala, Uganda. When he was 5, the Mamd

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