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NYC Mayor Joins Muslim Inmates for Ramadan Meal at Rikers Island

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:05 AM

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent Monday evening at Rikers Island correctional facility participating in Iftar with Muslim inmates. The visit represents part of the mayor's broader initiative to highlight and reshape perceptions of Muslim communities throughout New York City.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent Monday evening at the city’s Rikers Island correctional facility, where he joined Muslim inmates for Iftar, the traditional evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan.

The mayor’s participation in the religious observance represents part of his broader initiative to highlight and reshape perceptions of Muslim communities throughout New York City.

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