London has its first Muslim mayor

Mr Khan became Mayor of London with 57% of the vote, far ahead of Conservative rival Zac Goldsmith with 43.2% of the vote.

With 57% of the votes, Mr. Sadiq Khan, an opposition Labour MP, became the first Muslim to take over as Mayor of London, replacing Mr. Boris Johnson, whose term is about to end. This is considered the biggest victory of the Labour Party in the election on May 5.

New London Mayor Sadiq Khan is the son of Pakistani immigrants. (Photo: PA)

According to the City Electoral Commission, Mr. Khan became Mayor of London with 57% of the votes, surpassing his Conservative opponent Zac Goldsmith with 43.2% of the votes.

Speaking after his election, Mr Khan pledged to be a mayor for “all Londoners”. He said: “I have a burning ambition for London – an ambition that has guided me to become mayor of the city. I want every Londoner to have the same opportunity that the city has given me and my family. It is a chance not just to survive but to build a better future for you, for your families.”

Born in London, Sadiq Khan is the son of Pakistani immigrants. He studied law and has worked as a university lecturer, human rights lawyer and Labour MP.

London, a world financial center, has an eighth of its population as Muslim. Although it is the first time London has a Muslim mayor, Mr. Khan is not the first Muslim to hold a major position in Europe.

The Dutch city of Rotterdam has had a Muslim mayor since 2009. The current British Business Secretary is also a Muslim, Conservative MP Sajid Javid./.

According to VOV