Rama Duwaji, identified in reporting as the wife of Mamdani, is set to co-host a sold-out Islamic women’s retreat in Corsica. Coverage says the luxury retreat is framed around discussing Islamic perspectives on women and sacred figures. Several accounts report that the event materials and commentary include describing the Virgin Mary as a “Palestinian woman” who is under occupation. The reports characterize the retreat as religious and cultural programming, organized for Muslim women, and held in a high-end setting.
The outlets describe the retreat’s planned approach and the specific framing used regarding Mary, presenting it as part of the event’s thematic content. While the articles focus on the portrayal and its wording, they provide limited additional context in the excerpts available, including how organizers explain the reference or how attendees and critics respond. The common thread across the coverage is the planned Corsica retreat, its sold-out status, and the use of the “Palestinian woman under occupation” description of the Virgin Mary in the retreat’s presentation.
