India, May 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew widespread attention on social media after attending Eid al-Adha prayers on May 27 in the Bronx wearing an Arsenal-themed Arabic robe. The outfit quickly went viral, as he wore his favorite team's away jersey to join worshippers.

Mamdani joined worshippers for the occasion, as he blended tradition with a personal nod to his favourite football club. A longtime Arsenal supporter, he has often spoken about his connection to the team. In earlier interviews, he has mentioned that he started following Arsenal as a boy after he was introduced to the team by his uncle.

The mayor, who made history as New York City's first Muslim mayor and one of its youngest in over a century, also used th...