Fact-Check: Zohran Mamdani to Require NYC Kids to Learn Arabic Numerals? Viral Claim Debunked
Pudvi Times – Education & Politics New York, USA: A viral claim circulating on social media suggests that New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will require elementary school children to learn Arabic numerals. The posts, amplified by unverified accounts and figures such as Derrick Evans, have caused confusion online.
Several posts on X (formerly Twitter) claimed:
- “BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani to require all New York elementary school students to learn Arabic numerals.”
- “Unconfirmed reports suggest that Zohran Mamdani may be preparing a proposal that would require all New York elementary school students to learn Arabic numerals.”
However, fact-checkers confirm that the claims are false. Arabic numerals (0–9) are already a standard part of the elementary school curriculum worldwide, including in New York.
The posts appear to be satirical or misleading, with some users on X highlighting the absurdity. Brian Krassenstein commented sarcastically, “As a Jewish American I still support this 100%,” while Spencer Hakimian joked, “Unconfirmed reports suggest that Zohran Mamdani may force New Yorkers to learn 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. AKA, ARABIC NUMERALS!”
The claim first appeared online around November 7, 2025, and gained traction after Mamdani’s recent election victory. Experts note that this is a classic example of misinformation amplified by social media.
Bottom line: There is no proposal or mandate from Zohran Mamdani regarding the teaching of Arabic numerals in NYC schools. Children continue to learn them as part of the standard curriculum, as they always have.
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