Meet Bangladesh’s viral ‘Donald Trump lookalike’ buffalo ready for Eid al-Adha sacrifice | Today’s news

A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely rampage in Bangladesh Eid al-Adha 2026 this week. The animal attracts crowds of curious visitors who say it bears a striking resemblance to US President Donald Trump.

Weighing nearly 700 kg, the buffalo, kept at a farm in Narayanganj district near the capital Dhaka, was nicknamed “Donald Trump“due to a tuft of pale hair falling over his forehead – a feature that many say mirrors the signature hairstyle of the US president,” Reuters news agency said in a recent report.

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The buffalo has already been delivered to its buyer, while pictures from the scene show large gatherings of people flocking to catch a glimpse of the now famous animal.

‘Intent to please Allah’

Muhammad Fariduzzaman Sharon, the buffalo’s owner, was quoted in an ANI report as saying that he bought the animal nearly two months ago with the intention of offering it as Qurbani (sacrificial offering) for the upcoming Eid al-Adha and did not anticipate that it would become an internet sensation.

“As for my feelings, I actually bought this animal two months ago. So the main intention of buying it was to please Allah – that is to sacrifice it in Allah’s way. Now it has gone viral and that is why there is so much popularity and such a huge crowd,” he said.

The buffalo then weighed about 597 kg and was bought at about BDT 550 per kg, costing nearly BDT 330,000, which is about ₹2.5 Lakh in Indian currency.

“Just like anyone else who buys a cow or a buffalo for a normal Qurbani (sacrifice). I bought it normally. Only now has it become popular,” he said.

Dozens of people flocked to the farm daily, many traveling from far-flung neighborhoods to pose for selfies and videos with the unusually colored animal, which quickly went viral. social media, Reuters reported.

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“My younger brother named the buffalo Donald Trump because the hair at the front of his head resembles Donald Trump,” Mridha told Reuters.

“Despite its striking appearance, it is very calm by nature. It is an albino buffalo and animals of this type are generally mild-mannered and do not become aggressive unless provoked,” he added.

Rare albino buffaloes from Bangladesh

Giving sacrificial animals celebrity-inspired names is common during Eid and often attracts more public interest and involvement during cultural festivals.

Albino buffaloes are considered rare in Bangladesh, where most buffaloes are dark-skinned.

The animal’s cream-colored body, pinkish nose and long blond hair stood out among thousands of cattle prepared for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, when families traditionally sacrifice cattle.

in recent years Muslim-majority Bangladesh has seen unusually large or distinctive sacrificial animals become viral Eid attractions, often given celebrity-inspired names to attract buyers and visitors.

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Buvola’s resemblance to Trump, combined with his size and gentle temperament, made him one of the biggest crowd pullers this year.

When in Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Adha or ‘Feast of the Sacrifice’ is celebrated on the 10th day of Zil Hajj, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This Eid also coincides with the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

The animal will be sacrificed on this Eid al-Adha. Bangaldesh celebrates Eid on Wednesday, May 27. In India, Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, will be observed on May 28.

A joyous event celebrated by Muslims around the world, Eid al-Adha marks the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to God.

(With input from agencies)

Key things

• The phenomenon of viral animals during Eid highlights the intersection of tradition and modern media.
• Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, which makes this animal particularly remarkable.
• Celebrity-inspired farm animal names can significantly increase interest and engagement during cultural festivals.