Humza Yousaf was named as Nicola Sturgeon's successor on Monday, March 27 - making him the first person from an ethnic minority background to lead Scotland.
The race was well underway since Sturgeon announced she'd be stepping down as the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and First Minister of Scotland back in February.
There were three candidates who threw their hat in the ring - Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan - but it was the former Health Secretary who came out on top.
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The MSP for Glasgow Pollock, Yousaf has made history with being the first person of an ethnic minority background to lead the nation as well as the first Muslim leader of a Western nation.
He was born to a Pakistani dad, Muzaffar Yousaf and his mum Shaaista Bhutta, who was born in Kenya and has family of South Asian descent.
Glaswegians have applauded the 'historic moment' and hope Yousaf can spearhead Scotland and represent everyone across the country.
The Muslim Council of Britain say they look forward to working with Yousaf.
MCB Secretary-General, Zara Mohammed, from Glasgow, said: “The election of Humza Yousaf is not only momentous for Scotland but also for the United Kingdom: the first leader of a British nation from a Muslim background.
"We hope the new First Minister will actively work to address those critical challenges facing communities at this current time and be a source of great unity across communities.
"We look forward to working with the First Minister, for the common good.”
Tots United are a grassroots company offering fun and energetic football classes for toddlers from 18-months-old up to five-year-old children - founded by friends Yousif Ahmed and Ajay Singh.
Yousif fondly remembers playing football with the First Minister more than two decades ago as young boys. He is calling on Yousaf to support grassroots sports in the country.
The CEO of Tots United said: “We would like to see his appointment as being a good thing and the First Minister will ultimately be judged on his performance in office. I remember playing football with Mr Yousaf over 20 years ago when we were both young boys and he will know how important grassroots sports are for young people.
"We would like to see wider support for this sector through government initiatives. We hope the First Minister and his team have a clear vision to support the grassroots sports sector in Scotland.
“We wish the First Minister every success in his leadership."
Coach Ajay added: "His appointment as First Minister should hopefully inspire people from ethnic minority backgrounds, demonstrating that in Scotland they really can achieve whatever they set out to achieve regardless of their background or ethnicity.
"It's good for young people to see that Scotland is an open, friendly and inclusive country with a warm and welcoming spirit. I know the kids that I teach in school have also thought his appointment reflects well for diversity, inclusivity and our society as a whole.
"But the most important thing is that he is up to the task of representing the people of Scotland and advancing the will and best interests of our country."
Zamard Zahid is backing Scotland's new leader and believes he has "deservedly earned" the position.
The 54-year-old, from Polloksheilds, told Glasgow Live: "He is a progressive politician who has demonstrated in the past that social justice is important to him despite the immense challenges he faces with Scotland in turmoil; the highest number of drug deaths, child poverty and a debilitating economic crisis.
"I believe he is a decent man who will lead the nation with integrity. As a person of colour, racist hate and threats to his young family are likely but he has demonstrated incredible strength in breaking the barriers that have put him in the position he has deservedly earned."
Glasgow-based events promotor Shandy Kambo congratulated Yousaf and sent his best wishes to the new First Minister.
He said: "It’s a historic moment for Scotland to have a First Minister from an ethnic minority background. It will be great to see him represent Scotland and deliver priorities for the people of Scotland and make our nation proud.
"Many will question him but you have to give him the chance and opportunity to prove himself and I’m sure he will do a good job. I hope he can fairly represent all ethnic minorities and wider Scotland in a positive light."
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