Zohran Mamdani's wife skips America 250 for Islamic ‘spiritual wellness’ retreat in Spain

Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, traveled to Mallorca, Spain, for an Islamic 'spiritual wellness' retreat during the America 250 celebrations, drawing criticism from council members who questioned her absence. The retreat, organized by The Women Sanctuary, focused on plants mentioned in the Quran, while Mamdani remained in New York City during the heatwave and events. Conservative commentators criticized the timing of the trip, contrasting it with the mayor's public statements on energy conservation.