Rama Duwaji: With Indian-origin Zoharan Mamdani becoming the mayor of New York City, his wife Rama Duwaji is also in the headlines. Know who Rama Duwaji, the first Muslim First Lady of New York, is, what she does, interesting facts about her education, career and life.
Zohran Mamdani Wife Rama Duwaji: With Zoharan Mamdani becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City, his wife Rama Duwaji has also come into limelight. Rama Duvaji, a girl who once drew cartoons and comics in her sketchbooks as a child, has become the first Muslim First Lady of New York City. Rama Duwaji is recognized not only as the wife of New York’s first Muslim mayor Zoharan Mamdani, but also as a talented and international artist. His journey shows how art and sensitivity together can bring new thinking in the society. Know about Zoharan Mamdani’s wife Rama Duvaji.
Who is Rama Duwaji?
Rama Duvaji was born in 1997 in Houston, Texas. His parents were from Damascus, Syria. When Rama was nine years old, her family moved to Dubai. This was the period when he closely understood the different cultures of the Arab world and developed an international outlook. This experience later started getting reflected in his art.
What does Rama Duwaji do, how educated is he?
Rama Duvaji was very creative since childhood. She used to make sketchbooks and comics with her own hands. He pursued his studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he first began at the Doha, Qatar campus and then completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree cum laude in Richmond, Virginia. He then studied Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the School of Visual Arts, New York. From here his professional journey as an illustrator and artist began.
Rama Duvaji has created his own identity
Today Rama Duvaji lives in Brooklyn, New York and has created his own identity. Topics such as Arab culture, women empowerment, mental health and social justice are reflected in her work. His work has been featured in major institutions such as The New Yorker, The Washington Post, BBC, Apple, Spotify, VICE, Cartier, and Tate Modern. Her distinctive style blends drawing, animation and ceramic art to tell stories that touch on “sisterhood” and “Middle Eastern identity.”
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How Rama Duwaji met Zoharan Mamdani
Rama met Indian-origin politician Zoharan Mamdani on the Hinge dating app. Their friendship gradually turned into love and in December 2024, they got married in a private rooftop ceremony in Dubai. After this, they had a civil wedding in New York in early 2025. Rama may have kept his distance from the public spotlight, but he played a key role in Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, designing the campaign’s visual identity, handling the visual strategy for social media and giving the brand a new face with bold colors.
Rama Duvaji: New First Lady of New York’s social media fan following increases rapidly
Rama is now the First Lady of New York City after Zoharan Mamdani became the first Muslim mayor of New York City. His Instagram following has increased rapidly to more than 2 lakhs. She uses her platform to showcase the women of the Middle East, their voices and political struggles. Many of his artworks are based on pro-Palestine themes, which reflect a deep blend of emotion and reality.
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