Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji's New York City subway shoot broke the internet after the couple and their photographer shared the photos online.
The aesthetic and heartwarming pictures left everyone in awe of their love story. The photographer behind the iconic clicks, Kara McCurdy, revealed the real story and struggle behind those photos.
Mamdani in May 2025 took to social media to announce his wedding to Rama with some perfect pictures taken at the New York City Clerk's office.
Sharing the pictures that sent Instagram users “swooning over” the 34-year-old wrote, “Three months ago, I married the love of my life, Rama, at the City Clerk’s office. Now, right-wing trolls are trying to make this race—which should be about you—about her. Rama isn’t just my wife, she’s an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms. You can critique my views, but not my family.”
Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji wedding look
The couple's wedding attire beautifully blends classic New York street style with elements honoring their South Asian and Arab cultural heritage:
Rama Duwaji's stunned in a white lace midi-length slip dress featuring delicate spaghetti straps and a scalloped hemline.
Over the white dress she wore a vintage-inspired, dark brown faux-fur coat worn casually off her shoulders. In accessories she chose a sheer, lightweight white scarf wrapped around her neck, layered gold pendant necklaces, gold drop earrings, and a chunky gold statement ring.
She completed her look with knee-high black leather boots that ground the bridal look with an edgy, practical city vibe.
Zohran Mamdani wore a classic dark navy or black sherwani (a traditional South Asian buttoned tunic coat) paired with dark trousers.
A long, beige or champagne-toned cashmere pashmina shawl draped elegantly over his shoulders. A classic silver watch on a metal link bracelet, coordinating with a well-groomed beard and cleanly styled dark hair.
