Zo’s sporting an Arsenal.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani donned a garishly eye-popping Arsenal FC thobe during a Wednesday event celebrating Eid al-Adha.
The city’s first Muslim mayor and diehard fan of the English soccer team opted for a blue-and-black robe, 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 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – 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.”
“Our solidarity is our strength,” he concluded.
Arsenal was crowned champions of the English Premier League last week.
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.
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