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Muslim voters in US feel pride and fear, for both NYC mayoral front runner Mamdani and themselves
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Mr Zohran Mamdani, who maintains a double-digit lead in most polls, is seeking to become the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
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Jeffery C. Mays and Wesley Parnell
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NEW YORK – Watching Mr Zohran Mamdani run for mayor of New York City has been an eye-opening experience for Ms Sabah Munawar.
As a Muslim who grew up in the shadow of Sept 11, Ms Munawar said she was amazed that Mr Mamdani seemed to be on the verge of becoming New York City’s mayor, and having done so while fully embracing his faith on the campaign trail.
