Zohran Mamdani is Uganda-born and of Indian descent, raised in Queens, New York. He is often described as Muslim and South Asian, with parents of Indian origin who emigrated from Uganda, and he has built a political profile in New York City, including serving as a state lawmaker and running for mayor. His ethnicity is commonly summarized as Indian-origin (South Asian) and Ugandan- born, with a Muslim background highlighted in coverage of his candidacy and career.
