New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew attention Wednesday after appearing at an Eid al-Adha celebration wearing a striking Arsenal FC-themed kurta that quickly became a talking point online.
The city’s anti-Israel, Muslim mayor, who is known to be an avid supporter of the English soccer club, wore a long tunic-style garment fashioned from Arsenal colors — blue and black with red striping on the sleeves — along with the sponsor slogan “Emirates Fly Better” displayed prominently across the front.
Mamdani attended the Bronx Eid gathering alongside fellow Democratic socialist and political ally Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
During the event, the mayor connected the themes of Eid al-Adha — sacrifice and generosity — to his broader political message centered on economic equality and social solidarity.
“Today as we honor Prophet Ibrahim, Eid al-Adha reminds us that sacrifice is not a burden,” he posted on X. “It is an opportunity to see ourselves as part of something larger. To extend a hand to those who need it most.
“I am honored to be New York City’s first Muslim Mayor and I am determined to lead through solidarity. Together, we are working to ensure every New Yorker can afford the groceries, housing, and child care they need.”
“Our solidarity is our strength,” he concluded.
The appearance came just days after Arsenal F.C. captured the English Premier League title.
According to online observers, the garment Mamdani wore appeared to be a modified version of last season’s Arsenal away jersey redesigned into a traditional kurta-style robe.
This terrorist sympathizer has no morals. He’s just a grubby narcissistic lowlife ingrate. That wife of his is even worse than him.
nice pajamas….
While not wishing to give any credence to Islam, but in my mind, wearing a specially made kaftan with a soccer theme at a religious prayer gathering is pretty insulting.
What does that say about his genuine religious beliefs? Even soccer is more important to him.