Zo\u2019s sporting an Arsenal.<\/p>\n
Mayor Zohran Mamdani donned a garishly eye-popping Arsenal FC thobe during a Wednesday event celebrating Eid al-Adha.<\/p>\n
Zohran Mamdani wears an Arsenal FC thobe during Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx Wednesday. Matthew McDermott for NY Post<\/p>\n
Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, center, wears a scarf on her head as she joined the Mayor at the event. X \/ @NYCMayor<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s first Muslim mayor and diehard fan of the English soccer team <\/a>opted for a blue-and-black robe, with red stripes on its sleeves and the slogan \u201cEmirates Fly Better\u201d from the soccer team\u2019s sponsor.<\/p>\n Mamdani \u2013 who attended an Eid event in the Bronx with his democratic socialist ally Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/a> \u2013 tied the holiday\u2019s themes of sacrifice and charity to his political ideology.<\/p>\n \u201cToday as we honor Prophet Ibrahim, Eid al-Adha reminds us that sacrifice is not a burden,\u201d he posted on X. \u201cIt is an opportunity to see ourselves as part of something larger. To extend a hand to those who need it most.<\/p>\n \u201cI am honored to be New York City\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Mamdani joined fellow Muslims in prayer in the Bronx Wednesday to celebrate eid-al Adha. Matthew McDermott for NY Post<\/p>\n Hizzoner is a diehard fan of the English soccer team. Matthew McDermott for NY Post<\/p>\n \u201cOur solidarity is our strength,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n