Abdul El-Sayed's victory proves supporting Palestine is no electoral liability

Abdul El-Sayed's historic win as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate has brought joy to his relatives in Dubai. The 42-year-old Democrat and former public health official defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race on November 3. Fazal Jukaku, uncle of El-Sayed's wife Sarah, expressed his delight over the victory, emphasizing the significance of the moment for the family.

Despite living thousands of miles apart, the family has maintained close ties through family gatherings, weddings, and visits to the United States. Fazal noted that Abdul recently attended his son's wedding in Florida and even gave a speech. The family connection extends to Bhatkal, a coastal town in India's Karnataka state, where Sarah's paternal family has roots.

Abdul has visited Bhatkal twice and has embraced the family, culture, and hometown. Sarah, a practising psychiatrist born and raised in Michigan, has always been supportive of her husband's political ambitions.