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Mamdani Wears Arsenal-Themed Kurta at Bronx Eid Prayers as Photos Go Viral

He tied the holiday’s message of sacrifice to a push for solidarity that emphasized affordability for New Yorkers.

Overview

  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined public Eid al-Adha prayers at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, praying with local worshippers and city leaders.
  • Mamdani wore a custom long tunic styled after Arsenal’s 2025–26 away kit featuring the club crest and “Emirates” sponsor, and his social post about the event drew millions of views and more than a million likes.
  • Bronx officials said the outdoor gathering was coordinated with imams, the Parks Department and the NYPD to accommodate large crowds, with attendance described as hundreds and estimates of nearly 2,000 families.
  • Coverage and online reaction have focused on whether the garment is best called a kurta, thobe or robe and on partisan optics, a conversation that also noted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the event wearing a headscarf.
  • The moment built on Mamdani’s public practice of faith and visible fandom—Arsenal just won the Premier League and faces a Champions League final—and it is likely to shape debate about cultural representation, political messaging and public safety in coming days.