Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-Themed Outfit
The mayor joined a crowd estimated at nearly 2,000 families and said Eid al-Adha’s message of sacrifice should guide his leadership.
- On Wednesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Bronx Muslims for Eid al-Adha prayers at Macombs Dam Park, wearing a kurta styled after an Arsenal jersey reflecting his well-documented love of the club.
- Known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim; the holiday arrived shortly after the City Council passed legislation protecting New Yorkers from scams tied to Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages to Mecca.
- Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson coordinated the event, which drew nearly 2,000 families, while Bakary Camara of the Islamic Culture Center of the Bronx said the mayor's presence carried special meaning for local Muslims.
- During his remarks, Mamdani noted his East African roots, stating the continent "will always hold a special place" in his heart, and urged attendees to "hold firmly" together against division.
- The celebration occurred amid rising anti-Muslim sentiment, as CAIR reported 8,683 civil rights complaints nationwide in 2025, the highest single-year total recorded since the organization began publishing reports in 1996.
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Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit
By Bianca Betancourt, CNN (CNN) — Mayor Zohran Mamdani, like many politicians, often leans on the ease of uniform dressing. Since being elected as one of New York City’s youngest (and first Muslim, first South Asian) mayor late last year, the city official has become synonymous with sleek but simple suiting — mainly sporting affordable two-pieces from Suitsupply. But every now and then, Mamdani throws on a surprise alternative, like the Carhartt…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended Eid al-Adha prayers wearing an Arsenal-themed kurta. He was accompanied by Congresswoman Alexandria, who appeared in a black hijab. Alexandria faced sharp criticism for wearing the hijab.
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani wears Arsenal-themed kurta for Eid al-Adha ceremony
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a striking fashion statement at Eid al-Adha prayers on Wednesday, arriving at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx dressed in a bespoke kurta inspired by Arsenal's colours.
Zohran Mamdani's (34) outfit during Eid prayer attracts attention.
Zohran Mamdani's 'hilarious' Eid al-Adha outfit has to be seen to be believed
Zohran Mamdani’s “hilarious” outfit he wore to celebrate Eid al-Adha represented one of his greatest passions – and people are loving it.New York City mayor Mamdani turned heads when he stepped out on Wednesday (27 May) to join a celebration taking place in the Bronx to mark Eid al-Adha, the second ...
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