New York mayor wears Arsenal kurta during Eid prayers
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wore a special Arsenal-themed kurta to attend Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx. Mamdani is a longtime Arsenal fan and also supports other football clubs like Spain’s Real Oviedo.Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is New York City's mayor and the youngest since 1892.
- He is the city’s first Muslim and Asian-American mayor.
- Mamdani wore a kurta inspired by Arsenal’s 2025-26 away shirt during Eid prayers.
- He started following Arsenal at age 10 due to a gift from his uncle.
- Mamdani owns shares in the Spanish football club Real Oviedo.
- He helped support Real Oviedo during a financial crisis in 2012 by joining a share-buying campaign.
- Mamdani has spoken about FIFA’s dynamic pricing for 2026 World Cup tickets and organized a lottery for discounted tickets for New Yorkers.
- The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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