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Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange

  • Written by Iqbal Akhtar, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Florida International University
imageZohran Mamdani takes photos with union members during a campaign rally at the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council headquarters in New York on July 2, 2025. AP Photo/Richard Drew

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