More than half a million Muslims across New York City are observing Ramadan this year. For the first time, they are doing so with a Muslim mayor in office, Zohran Mamdani.
To mark the beginning of the holy month, Mamdani posted a video on his official Instagram account showing his iftar plate, a spread that travelled across geographies and class histories, blending Middle Eastern staples with South Asian street food and everyday Ramadan comforts.
