Mamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC's cultural life, bringing joy -- and a backlash
- Posted on March 18, 2026
- By NPR
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Mamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC's cultural life, bringing joy -- and a backlash
NYC Mayor Mamdani observed Ramadan publicly at a time when many politicians and activists on the right are voicing hostility and in some cases open bigotry toward American Muslims.
