Zohran Mamdani stands with his wife Rama Duwaji (Credit: AFP)
Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji wears Palestinian-Jordanian design on victory night
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- Syrian-American illustrator Rama Duwaji becomes New York’s first Gen-Z first lady.
- She debuted in a look by Palestinian-Jordanian designer Zeid Hijazi
As Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor, his wife, 28-year-old Syrian-American illustrator and animator Rama Duwaji, is stepping into the spotlight as the city’s first Gen-Z first lady.
Duwaji made her debut on election night in a striking ensemble that combined political and cultural symbolism. She wore an embroidered top by Palestinian-Jordanian designer Zeid Hijazi, whose work draws inspiration from “Palestinian folklore, rebellion, and Arab futurism."
Mamdani and Duwaji’s story also reflects the modern, digital age of connection: the couple first met on the dating app Hinge.
Duwaji’s creative resume includes collaborations with major outlets and brands such as The New Yorker, The Washington Post, BBC, Apple, and Spotify. Now, she adds a historic milestone to her portfolio as the first Gen-Z first lady of New York City.
Read more: Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's mayoral election: US media
Democratic Socialist Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has been projected as the winner of the 2025 New York City mayoral election, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Decision Desk HQ called the race at 9:03 PM New York time, with Mamdani leading in key boroughs including Brooklyn and Queens.
US cable channels NBC, CBS and CNN also projected Mamdani, who will become New York's first Muslim mayor, would pick up more votes than Andrew Cuomo.
Mamdani, 34, a first-term state assemblyman from Queens and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, campaigned on progressive policies like affordable housing, police reform, and climate action.
He secured the Democratic primary victory in June, positioning him as the frontrunner in the heavily blue city.
The race drew national attention due to Cuomo's comeback bid after his 2021 resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations, and Sliwa's focus on crime reduction.
Early results showed Mamdani capturing strong support from young and working-class voters.
