Mamdani's wife attends Islamic 'spiritual wellness' retreat in Mallorca while US celebrates July 4th

Duwaji’s controversial past includes some social media posts praising Palestinian terror groups and others attacking US service members for assisting Israel.

Published: July 5, 2026 4:58pm

The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Rama Duwaji, headed off for an Islamic “spiritual wellness” retreat on the Spanish resort island of Mallorca, rather than partake in America’s 250th anniversary celebration. 

The “Dallas-raised, Dubai-educated, Syrian-American artist,” as the New York Post described her, went to the sold-out retreat run by The Women’s Sanctuary, where the “29-year-old illustrator and ceramist is the for-profit’s ‘artist in residence’ and among the gathering’s hosts.”

The “Plants Of The Quran” retreat costs $3,400 for guests to attend. It “revolves around sacred flora mentioned in Islamic texts through art, botanical workshops, and spiritual reflection, according to the group’s website.

Duwaji’s controversial past includes some social media posts praising Palestinian terror groups and others attacking US service members for assisting Israel, the Washington Free Beacon reported in March.

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