Zohran Mamdani Paid Multiple Visits to Holocaust-Denying Sheikh Who Claimed Jewish Death Toll 'Was Exaggerated' and 'Done By Zionists,' Called for More 'Study'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been visiting a controversial Muslim sheikh known for Holocaust denial. Sheikh Fadhel Al-Sahlani has made statements questioning the Jewish death toll during the Holocaust and has called for further study on the topic. Mamdani's relationship with Al-Sahlani has raised concerns due to the sheikh's past remarks and influence in the community.
- ▪Zohran Mamdani has visited Sheikh Fadhel Al-Sahlani multiple times since January 2025.
- ▪Al-Sahlani has a history of making statements that deny or downplay the Holocaust.
- ▪Mamdani expressed a sense of belonging during his recent visit to Al-Sahlani's mosque.
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Democrats Zohran Mamdani Paid Multiple Visits to Holocaust-Denying Sheikh Who Claimed Jewish Death Toll 'Was Exaggerated' and 'Done By Zionists,' Called for More 'Study' Mamdani recently said at Sheikh Fadhel Al-Sahlani’s mosque that 'It feels like returning home to be here' (Facebook) Jon Levine May 21, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani (D.) has developed a close relationship with an influential Muslim sheikh in Queens with a history of Holocaust denial, the Washington Free Beacon can reveal.
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