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Bangladesh’s Albino Buffalo ‘Donald Trump’ Becomes Viral Sensation Ahead of Eid al-Adha Sacrifice
5/23/2026, 12:10:36 AM
Viral Sensation: The ‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo
A four-year-old albino buffalo, weighing roughly 1,500 lb (?680 kg), lives on a farm in Narayanganj, near Dhaka. Its cream-colored skin and a tuft of blond hair on the forehead prompted the owner’s younger brother to nickname it “Donald Trump,” a reference to the former U.S. president’s signature comb-over. The animal’s unusual appearance sparked a wave of social-media posts, drawing hundreds of visitors—including families, boat-traveling tourists, and selfie-seeking crowds—throughout May. The buffalo’s calm temperament, noted by its owner, has not deterred the influx of onlookers.
Eid al-Adha and the Tradition of Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice,” begins on May 26 2026 and lasts three days. In Bangladesh, where more than 150 million Muslims (over 91 % of the population) observe the holiday, an estimated 12 million livestock—goats, sheep, cows and buffaloes—are ritually slaughtered. The practice provides many poorer families with a rare opportunity to obtain meat for the celebration.
Owner’s Statements and Care Practices
Zia Uddin Mridha, 38, who has tended the buffalo for a year, said the nickname came from its distinctive hair. He described the animal as calm and noted a care routine of four daily baths, four meals of corn, oil cake, bran, rice husks and grass, and veterinary checks. Mridha confirmed the buffalo was sold at 550 taka per kilogram for the upcoming sacrifice and said he will miss it, noting the act reflects the core spirit of Eid al-Adha.
Animal Welfare Concerns
Local observers reported that crowds have stressed the buffalo, causing weight loss. Mridha responded by restricting public viewing to protect its health. Reports note the tension between the animal’s viral fame and the challenge of maintaining its wellbeing.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My younger brother picked this name because of the buffalo's extraordinary hair,” — Zia Uddin Mridha, Owner
- “I am going to miss Donald Trump, but that is the core spirit of Eid al-Adha — making a sacrifice,” — Zia Uddin Mridha, Owner
- “Truly, the features are similar between the buffalo and President Donald Trump.” — Faisal Ahmed, Businessman
- “The only luxury he enjoys is bathing four times a day,” — Zia Uddin Mridha, Owner
Upcoming Slaughter and Public Reaction
The buffalo is slated for sacrifice on Eid al-Adha, reported for either May 26 or May 27. Its slaughter joins roughly 12 million animals designated for the holiday, and the farm has limited visitor access as the ceremony approaches.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on whether the buffalo has already been sold for sacrifice or will be slaughtered “within days,” and they cite varying Eid al-Adha dates. No independent verification of the animal’s exact weight loss or final sale price is provided.
