Background & Heritage

He was born on October 18, 1991, in Kampala, Uganda

His father is Mahmood Mamdani, an academic of Ugandan-Indian origin; his mother is Mira Nair, an Indian-American filmmaker.

He grew up partly in Uganda and then moved to New York City.

Personal & Family Life

He married Rama Duwaji (a Syrian-American illustrator and animator) in early 2025.

• They met via the dating app Hinge.
• Their wedding included a civil ceremony in New York City and a later ceremony in Uganda.
• No child

He studied at Bowdoin College with a degree in Africana Studies.

zohran mamdani religion

He was born in Kampala, Uganda to Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan-Indian scholar of Islamic heritage, and Mira Nair, a renowned Indian-American filmmaker.

Zohran identifies publicly as a Muslim and South Asian American.

His faith and multicultural background often inform his advocacy for social justice, inclusivity, and immigrant rights in his political work.

Zohran mamdani Net worth

Zohran Mamdani’s net worth is estimated to be around US $200,000 as of 2025.

His income as a member of the New York State Assembly is about US $142,000 per year.

He owns a parcel of four acres of land in Uganda (near Jinja), valued between US $150,000 – US $250,000, which is one of his major reported assets.

His current salary as a New York State Assembly member (before potentially taking office as NYC mayor) is around US $142,000 per year.

He reportedly owns around 4 acres of undeveloped land in Uganda valued between US $150,000–US $250,000.

Zohran mamdani wife Religion

Rama Duwaji was born in the United States to Syrian immigrant parents.

She has spoken in interviews about her Arab and Muslim identity, which often influences the cultural and community themes in her art.

Like Zohran, she identifies as Muslim and has expressed pride in her Middle Eastern roots.

Zohran mamdani mother

Mira Nair

• Full name: Mira Nair
• Born: October 15, 1957, in Rourkela, Odisha, India
• Nationality: Indian-American
• Religion: Hindu
• Profession: Film director, screenwriter, and producer
• Residence: Divides her time between New York City and Kampala, Uganda

Zohran Mamdani is an American politician, housing rights activist, and member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 36th District (Astoria, Queens).
Position: New York State Assemblymember (since 2021)

Party: Democratic Party (Democratic Socialists of America–aligned)

Background: Born in Kampala, Uganda, and raised in New York City

Education: Graduated from Bowdoin College

Focus Areas: Housing justice, tenants’ rights, healthcare access, and police reform

Known For: Being one of the few socialist members in the NY State Legislature and an advocate for working-class communities in Queens

Zohran Mamdani wife (child& Family)

Zohran Mamdani is married to Sabina Masud, a creative professional and writer. As of publicly available information, the couple does not have any children.

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Zohran Mamdani — Political Career Overview

Before entering elected office, Zohran Mamdani worked as a housing counselor in New York City, helping tenants fight eviction and navigate housing court.

His activism in housing justice and tenants’ rights led him into community organizing — particularly with groups aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

He became known for grassroots campaigns focused on affordable housing, public transit, and healthcare.

• In June 2020, Mamdani won the Democratic primary for New York’s 36th Assembly District, defeating long-time incumbent Aravella Simotas.
• The 36th District includes Astoria and parts of Queens, New York.
• He ran on a progressive socialist platform, emphasizing:
  • Housing as a human right
  • Medicare for All
  • Fare-free public transportation
  • Police accountability

He officially assumed office on January 1, 2021.

Championed the “Good Cause Eviction” bill — to protect tenants from arbitrary rent hikes and evictions.

Supported free bus service in New York City, arguing that public transit should be treated as a public good.

Co-sponsored bills on:

• Climate justice and renewable energy transition
• Expanding access to healthcare
• Criminal justice reform