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New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Marries Artist Rama Duwaji

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Zohran Mamdani Rama Duwaji Marriage

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, tied the knot in a civil ceremony at the City Clerk’s office in early 2025. The couple, who have been together since at least April 2022, chose to keep the details of their relationship private until Mamdani shared a heartfelt message about Duwaji during his campaign.

In May, Mamdani publicly expressed his love on social media, saying, ‘Three months ago, I married the love of my life, Rama, at the City Clerk’s office. Rama isn’t just my wife; she’s an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms.’

Rama Duwaji, originally from Damascus, Syria, is an accomplished illustrator and animator based in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in communication design and has worked with notable clients such as The New Yorker and BBC. Duwaji’s artwork focuses on themes related to pro-Palestinian and Arab identity.

During an April 2025 interview, Duwaji discussed her artistic mission, stating, ‘These days, I focus on making art about my experiences and the community that forms from conversations about my work.’

The couple’s engagement in October 2024 was marked by a small celebration in Dubai, where Duwaji’s family lives, followed by their civil wedding in New York City. Mamdani fondly recalled, ‘I loved that building; the outside is just beautiful and reminiscent of a different New York City.’

On June 24, after his victory in the Democratic primary, Mamdani’s wife stood by his side as he addressed supporters. ‘I must thank my incredible wife,’ he said, kissing her hand as the crowd applauded.

As the youngest potential mayor of New York City since 1914, Mamdani is poised to take on incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the upcoming election, alongside Republican Curtis Sliwa. His election would also mark a significant milestone as the first Muslim to serve in this role.