Source: New York Post
Summary
Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is co-hosting an Islamic Women’s “spiritual wellness” retreat on the French island of Corsica. The retreat frames the Virgin Mary as a “Palestinian woman” under occupation. Duwaji has faced scrutiny over her pro-Palestinian activism, and her husband has been criticized for his far-left immigration views. The retreat includes daily organic meals, communal prayers, and workshops centered on spiritual renewal and mindful reflection.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The wife of the New York City Mayor is hosting a retreat that reframes a revered Christian figure as a Palestinian woman. The retreat is sold out and costs over $4,000 per attendee. The mayor’s wife has faced criticism for her pro-Palestinian activism, and her husband has been blasted for his far-left views. The retreat includes activities such as communal prayers and workshops. The mayor’s office and the retreat organization did not comment.
The sequence of events feels like a familiar script: a public figure’s spouse sparks controversy, the figure’s office is asked for comment, and the issue becomes a talking point for critics.
The retreat’s focus on spiritual wellness and mindful reflection seems at odds with the controversy surrounding the mayor’s wife.
Perhaps the most striking aspect is how seamlessly the retreat’s themes and the mayor’s wife’s activism blend together.
It’s as if the lines between personal and public life have become increasingly blurred.
Author: Evan Null
