The Philosophy of Zohran Mamdani

The Philosophy of Zohran Mamdani

As the sun sets on the New Year, Zohran reflects on the "Nibure-Id" title—a title historically associated with the administration of holy places. For him, the meaning of Enkutatash isn't found in the date, but in the heart.

"We are a people of resilience," Zohran says, looking out over the skyline of New York. "We count time differently because we view time as a cycle of grace. When we celebrate Enkutatash, we are not just adding a year to our age; we are shedding the skin of the past and stepping into the sun, dressed in the yellow of hope."

As the night deepens, the music continues—the rhythmic beat of the kebero drum echoing from homes across the city. It is a sound that connects the highlands of Ethiopia to the concrete canyons of New York, a universal heartbeat of peace, gratitude, and renewal.

Melkam Addis Amet. May the new year bring us all closer.