Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist who took office on January 1, 2026 as New York City's first Muslim mayor, was expected to attend the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony

Marking twenty-five years since the attacks that killed 2,977 people, the ceremony has become contested. A petition led by a victim's widower asks organizers to bar Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who intends to attend and has designated the date a citywide day of remembrance and service.