Truth behind claims Zohran Mamdani is introducing ‘Arabic numerals’ in NY schools
A viral rumor about New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, caused confusion by falsely claiming he planned to introduce Arabic numerals in city schools. This misinformation emerged shortly after his electoral victory, which was largely focused on addressing affordability for residents. The falsehood gained traction partly due to targeted attacks on Mamdani’s identity as the…