A buffalo with ‘Trump’ hair attracts visitors in Bangladesh before Bakrid – Watch | Today’s news
As the festival of Eid-al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, approaches, when Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate, a 700kg buffalo named after US President Donald Trump is grabbing attention on social media. The animal, with pink skin and golden hair, is said to bear a striking resemblance to Trump and is drawing huge crowds in Bangladesh’s Narayanganj.
“When I saw his photos on Facebook, he looked exactly like Donald Trump,” a visitor told Bangladeshi newspaper Prothom Alo. “His facial structure and even hairdo match Trump.”
“The buffalo has a very calm and polite nature,” she joked, “which definitely doesn’t match Donald Trump.”
“My younger brother jokingly named it Donald Trump after seeing the hair.
Ziauddin Mridha, the animal’s owner, said a large number of people visited his farm every day to see the buffalo.
In an interview with Business Standard, Mridha explained that the animal was purchased from the cattle market about 10 months ago.
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“My younger brother jokingly named it Donald Trump after seeing the hair on its head. It is very calm in nature. Albino buffaloes are generally peaceful and do not become aggressive unless provoked,” he said.
According to reports, the buffalo has already been sold at Tk 550 (£3.31) per kilogram and is expected to be handed over to its buyer before Eid.
Buffalo ‘Netanyahu’ known for aggressive behavior
Meanwhile, another albino buffalo named after Benjamin Netanyahu has also become a talking point in Narayanganj due to its aggressive behavior.
The buffalo is said to weigh more than 750 kg and is said to have a very combative temperament. Local reports claimed that his eyes and hair reminded some visitors of the Israeli prime minister.
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“I came here after hearing about this buffalo,” said an unnamed visitor, according to local media.
The manager at SS Cattle Farm described the animal as difficult to control.
“Netanyahu is very naughty and has a devious intelligence.”
“Even when we go to feed him, he snorts and tries to eat us.
The manager added that the farm is home to six albino buffaloes, all of which are known for their unpredictable nature.
“Big crowds come every day to catch a glimpse of them.”
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Eid al-Adha 2026
Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is likely to be observed in India on May 27, 2026, although the final date will depend on moon sightings, as the Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles.
Considered one of the holiest holidays in Islam, Eid al-Adha is marked by prayers, acts of charity, family gatherings and community celebrations by millions of Muslims in India and around the world.
The occasion honors the faith and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim, who, according to Islamic belief, was prepared to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command. Before the sacrifice took place, God is believed to have replaced his son with a sheep for the sacrifice.
The festival represents values such as sacrifice, compassion, gratitude, faith and caring for others.
