Zo’s sporting an Arsenal.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani donned a garish, eye-popping Arsenal FC kurta during a Wednesday event celebrating Eid al-Adha.
Zohran Mamdani wears an Arsenal FC thobe during Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx Wednesday. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (center) wears a scarf on her head as she joins the mayor at the event. X / @NYCMayorThe city’s first Muslim mayor and diehard fan of the English soccer team opted for a long blue-and-black jersey with red stripes on its sleeves and the slogan “Emirates Fly Better” from the soccer team’s sponsor.
Mamdani — who attended an Eid event in the Bronx with his Democratic socialist ally Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) — tied the holiday’s themes of sacrifice and charity to his political ideology.
“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.”
Mamdani joined fellow Muslims in prayer in the Bronx Wednesday to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
Hizzoner is a diehard fan of the English soccer team. Matthew McDermott for NY Post“Our solidarity is our strength,” he concluded.
Arsenal was crowned champions of the English Premier League last week.
NYC Muslims join in prayer inside Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx to celebrate Eid al-Adha Wednesday. Matthew McDermott for NY PostThe robe that Mamdani wore appears to be an Arsenal away kit jersey from last year modified into a kurta, a tunic-style garment.
Hizzoner’s flamboyant fashion choice also recalled the much-mocked custom, Star of David-emblazoned robe that his predecessor Eric Adams wore to a Rosh Hashanah event last year.
