Mamdani in bespoke Arsenal kurta brought faith, culture and football

Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years has raised the visibility of the club’s shirts, worn this season by figures such as Romeo Beckham and the singer Mahalia. One striking moment came when Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York, attended Eid al‑Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing a kurta made from the team’s 2025–26 away kit.

Mamdani, a vocal Arsenal fan who had worn a club scarf at a recent press conference and received a message of congratulations from Ian Wright on becoming mayor, saw images of the kurta shared widely. The garment combined football fandom and faith, and responses were divided.

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