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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, known for his democratic socialist views, marked the sacred month of Ramadan in an unconventional way: by sharing a meal with inmates at the infamous Rikers Island Jail Complex.
While most individuals might steer clear of celebrating a holiday in such a notorious setting, Mayor Mamdani chose to spend his time with incarcerated Muslims, joining them to break their fast on Monday. This unique celebration sparked a question about inclusivity: were individuals of other faiths given the opportunity to participate?
Reflecting on the experience, Mamdani shared his thoughts in a heartfelt social media post, describing the event as “a night that will stay with me for quite some time.” His message highlighted the personal impact of the visit, emphasizing his commitment to prison reform.
Mayor Mamdani has consistently advocated for significant changes to the criminal justice system. He has pledged to close the deteriorating and dangerous Rikers Island facility, despite previously opposing the construction of new jails as replacements. His strategy for developing alternative solutions remains varied and ambitious, reflecting his dedication to meaningful reform.
Earlier this week, I broke fast at Rikers Island with New Yorkers in custody, Department of Correction staff, Commissioner Stanley Richards, and Councilmember Yusef Salaam.
It was a night that will stay with me for quite some time. People sharing what little they have: breaking… pic.twitter.com/6Serzy6Mt2
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) March 20, 2026
His tweet continues:
It was a night that will stay with me for quite some time. People sharing what little they have: breaking bread, offering prayer, making space for one another’s dignity even in the hardest place.
In a system too often defined by what it takes, I was reminded of what it means to give—mercy, dignity, and humanity.
May we extend that mercy as far as we can. Eid Mubarak to all.
Mamdani has been big on prison reform and has vowed to shut down the infamously dangerous and crumbling Rikers (although he once opposed building new jails to replace the facility, and his plans to come up with alternatives are all over the place).
We know his likely real fantasy: he would like to board up Rikers and NOT replace it with anything.
One thing I always notice about these “justice reform” types, meanwhile, is that they never seem to put on such shows for the victims of crimes and their families. Instead, Zohran would prefer to have a meal with a group that almost certainly has one or more vicious criminals in its midst.
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Predictably, not everyone was impressed by the socialist’s latest in-your-face stunt. Columnist Daniella Greenbaum Davis had the same question I did: what about the victims?
— Daniella Greenbaum Davis (@DGreenbaum) March 20, 2026
NYC resident and award‑winning mystery author Daniel Friedman, meanwhile, couldn’t hide his disdain:
You have to be an absolute monster to be sent to Rikers Island these days; almost every offender is released on recognizance pending trial since New York’s 2018 bail reform.
Offenders on Rikers all have long histories of doing things so horrible that even the woke, pro-crime… https://t.co/xpxRUAYMSl
— Daniel Friedman (@DanFriedman81) March 20, 2026
Offenders on Rikers all have long histories of doing things so horrible that even the woke, pro-crime judges and prosecutors in NYC don’t want to be responsible for what they’ll do if they let them go.
Mamdani went out to serve these murderers and rapists a catered dinner with rapist City Council member Yusuf Salaam. He loves these people and he hates Jews.
That pretty well sums it up.
Editor’s Note: New York City is now facing the consequences of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist takeover.
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