Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
Authorities stopped the 700-kilogram albino buffalo from being slaughtered after it drew crowds and went viral for its resemblance to Donald Trump.
- A rare, 700-kilogram albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" became an internet sensation in Bangladesh ahead of the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha due to its unique cream-colored skin, pink nose, and a distinct tuft of flowing blond hair.
- The government stepped in at the last minute to halt the animal's scheduled ritual slaughter, with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordering that the buffalo be spared from sacrifice due to heightened security concerns and overwhelming public interest.
- The buyer who had originally purchased the buffalo for the religious holiday was financially compensated, allowing local authorities to safely take the animal into official custody on the outskirts of Dhaka.
- The viral buffalo was permanently relocated to the Bangladesh National Zoo, where caretakers have prepared a separate enclosure and designated a specific handler to look after the rare animal.
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An albino buffalo who went viral on social media because of his resemblance to U.S. President Donald Trump was rescued from religious sacrifice in Bangladesh thanks to a last-minute intervention by the government. The animal, popularly known as “Donald Trump buffalo,” had been sold to the Eid al-Adha, a Muslim celebration in which animals were traditionally sacrificed. However, the growing media attention and crowds that began to gather to see t…
His spectacular blonde wick, recalling the American president, saved the animal that was to be sacrificed during Eid in Bangladesh. The government decided to keep alive the young bull that has been sensational on social networks for several weeks.
Officials step in to spare viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo
An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” has been returned to its farm after Bangladeshi officials stepped in to stop its planned ritual sacrifice for Eidul Azha, local media reported on Wednesday. The buffalo, raised at a farm near the capital Dhaka, became a viral attraction in recent weeks over its blond hair and apparent resemblance to US President Donald Trump’s distinctive hairstyle. Crowds gathered daily to take pictures of the nearly 7…
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