Viral 'Donald Trump' albino buffalo sold for Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 23
In a trade deal that has captured the internet's attention, a rare albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" has been sold ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival.
The buffalo, which went viral across social media and local news outlets for its uncanny resemblance to the former US President's signature hairstyle, was raised at the Rabeya Agro Farm in Narayanganj, just outside the capital city of Dhaka.
According to the farm's owner, Zia Uddin Mairda, the four-year-old animal is a rare albino variety featuring a distinct pinkish hue and a unique tuft of hair. Mridha purchased the buffalo ten months ago from the Rajshahi City Haat.
"Because of its hairstyle, my younger brother gave it this name," Mairda told ANI. "And then it went viral, and many people came to see it. I am happy about that. This is just a symbolic name... we gave it this name out of affection and love."
Rabeya Agro Farm is located near the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, in the district town of Narayanganj. At this farm, buffaloes and cows are raised for sacrifice during Eid. Among them, there is one buffalo whose face, with its hairstyle, closely resembles that of US President Donald Trump.
Mairda mentioned that the buffalo is 4 years old and it is a breed of albino variety.
"Actually, it is an albino buffalo, whose colour is pinkish. Pinkish type. That's why it's rare and unique", Mairda said.
After that, the owner's younger brother named it Donald Trump, and as a result, this became viral on social media and various news outlets.
"Actually, my buffalo that went viral, named "Donald Trump"... I bought it ten months ago from the Rajshahi City Haat", Mairda said.
"Because of its hairstyle, my younger brother gave it this name. And then it went viral, and many people came to see it. I am happy about that", he said.
"This is just a symbolic name. Actually, a human and an animal can never be compared or equated. It's a symbolic name, and we gave it this name out of affection and love", the farm owner said.
The viral celebrity was sold on a live-weight basis to a trader in the historic Old Dhaka region.
"I sold it to have already taken delivery of it. Its price was 550 Taka per kg. It was sold on a live-weight basis at 550 Taka per kg", Zia Uddin Mairda, the owner of Rabeya Agro Farm, told ANI.
"Weight of it approximately 700 kg", he added.
The buyer, identified as Mohammad Shoron from the Jinjira (Rasulpur) area, purchased the buffalo specifically for the traditional Qurbani (sacrifice) during Eid al-Adha.
The ANI correspondent went to the home of Mohammad Shoron in the Jinjira, Rasulpur area to see the buffalo. However, he refused to show it and said that they had not received the delivery yet.
Apparently, due to it going viral, the buyer is trying to hide the buffalo to avoid various troubles.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I find this a bit concerning. While the viral name is amusing, it reduces a living creature to a political meme. The buffalo has no control over its appearance. Also, at 700 kg and 550 Taka per kg, that's about 3,85,000 Taka - a significant amount! I worry the buyer is hiding it now because of unwanted attention. Respect for animals should come first, even if they're destined for sacrifice. 🙏
As a fellow South Asian, I can't help but appreciate the humor here! We in India do similar things - remember that goat named "Narendra" a few years back? This is just people having fun with a viral moment. The owner clearly stated it's symbolic and out of affection. Let's not overthink it. Eid Mubarak to all! 🌙🎉
As an American visitor to this thread, I'm genuinely amused. Trump's hair is indeed iconic, and seeing it invoked for a buffalo in Bangladesh is peak internet culture. However, I'd suggest the media focus more on the cultural significance of Qurbani in Eid al-Adha rather than the meme aspect. The buffalo's name might be a joke, but the tradition behind its sacrifice is deeply meaningful to millions. Interesting story nonetheless!
This makes me smile - the sheer audacity of naming an animal after a world leader! Reminds me of how we in India name our pets sometimes after politicians or movie stars. But I do feel for the buyer, Mohammad Shoron, who now has to hide the buffalo because of the attention. Imagine buying a sacrificial animal and then it becomes a viral sensation! Log kya kahenge? (What will people say?) 😅