[stars & stripes forever]

The Mamdani family, however, is part of the Twelver community of Khoja, whose Twelfth Imam is believed to be hidden from the world and only emerges in times of crisis. Twelvers believe he will help usher in an age of peace during end times.

https://theconversation.com/zohran-mamdanis-last-name-reflects-centuries-of-intercontinental-trade-migration-and-cultural-exchange-259967

[dennisw]

AI sez -—>>>

Shia Muslims overall: ~10–15% of the global Muslim population.
Twelver Shias: ~85% of Shias, so roughly 8–12% of all Muslims worldwide.

*********Yes mayor Mandami is Twelver same as his family. The Twelver fundamentalists, apocalyptic fanatics rule Iran. The top Ayatollahs rip-off the economy via oil skims and more. Their extended families are wealthy.

[clearcarbon]

"whose Twelfth Imam is believed to be hidden from the world and only emerges in times of crisis. "