WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR in the News, January 1, 2026 * CAIR: Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath - Associated Press The decision to use a Quran has drawn fresh criticism from some conservatives. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama wrote on social media, "The enemy is inside the gates," in response to a news article about Mamdani's inauguration. Th more PR