Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Misinformation Debunked: Mamdani's No Arabic Numerals Mandate
Some people on the internet are saying that Zohran Mamdani, the new NYC mayor, wants to make kids learn Arabic numerals (which are just the numbers we use every day) in school.
But he hasn't said anything about this, and it's not true.
He has talked about other plans like free buses and grocery stores run by the city.
Viral claims suggest Zohran Mamdani plans to make Arabic numerals mandatory for NYC elementary students
Mamdani has not announced any such policy
Arabic numerals are the standard digits (0-9) used globally
Mamdani's actual proposals include government-run grocery stores, rent freeze, universal childcare, and free buses
- Who
- Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected NYC mayor
- What
- Debunked a viral claim about his education policy
- When
- After his election win in 2025
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- To clarify misinformation about his policies
Supporters of Mamdani's actual policies
Spreaders of misinformation
Mamdani's education policy
Supporters of Mamdani's actual policies
No announcement regarding Arabic numerals mandate
Spreaders of misinformation
Claims Mamdani will make Arabic numerals mandatory
- Mamdani's actual proposals
- Government-run grocery stores, rent freeze, universal childcare, free buses
- Source of misinformation
- Viral posts on social media