Zohran Mamdani commemorates 9/11 amid widespread criticism

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the “darkest day” in the city's history.

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  • NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the “darkest day” in the city's history.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:01:23 UTC.

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  1. Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon

  2. Zohran Mamdani commemorates 9/11 amid widespread criticism

  3. In pictures: The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11

  4. Mayor Mamdani pays homage to NYC firefighters for their courage and bravery on 9/11

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