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Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation

Sowetan · · 321 words · By Reuters Agency
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“A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival”
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Multiple independent sources (The Herald, The Straits Times, Euronews, IBTimes UK) confirm that an albino buffalo with blond hair became a celebrity in Bangladesh before Eid al-Adha.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eid as a name may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى, romanized: ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā, lit. 'Feast of the Sacrifice') is the second of the two main festivals in Islam, alongside Eid al-Fitr. It falls on the 10th of Dhu'l-Hijja, t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Adha
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eid al-Fitr is the first of the two main festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha. The holiday falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. One of the most import…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr
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“The nearly 700kg buffalo, raised at a farm in Narayanganj district near the capital Dhaka, has been nicknamed “Donald Trump””
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The buffalo's weight (nearly 700kg), location (Narayanganj district), and nickname ('Donald Trump') are consistently reported across multiple independent news outlets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Port of Chittagong (Bengali: চট্টগ্রাম বন্দর) is the main seaport of Bangladesh. Located in Bangladesh's port city of Chittagong, and on the banks of the Karnaphuli River. The port handles over 70…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Chittagong
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bangladesh has a developing mixed economy. As the second-largest economy in South Asia, The economy is the 34th largest in the world in nominal terms, and 25th largest by purchasing power parity. Bang…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Bangladesh
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An extrajudicial killing (also known as an extrajudicial execution or an extralegal killing) is the outright killing of a person without the lawful authority granted by a judicial proceeding. It typic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extrajudicial_killing
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““My younger brother named the buffalo Donald Trump because the hair on the front of its head resembles Donald Trump,” farm owner Ziauddin Mridha said.”
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The specific quote and the name of the farm owner, Ziauddin Mridha, appear only in the cross-referenced source (Theherald). Other sources mention the nickname but not the specific owner's name or quote.
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“It is an albino buffalo”
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Multiple sources, including IBTimes UK and other web search results, explicitly describe the buffalo as 'albino'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Albinism is the congenital absence of pigmentation (in mammals, melanin) in an animal or plant resulting in white hair, red hair, yellow hair, feathers, scales and skin and red, pink, purple, or blue …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albinism
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web search NEUTRAL — Albino 'Donald Trump' buffalo gains social media STARDOM due to resemblance to US president. Crowds visit the animal regularly, which is located on a farm in Bangladesh. The animal weighs 1,500 pounds…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/albino-buffalo-bangladesh-donald-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Albino buffaloes are considered rare in South Asia and are generally known for their gentle nature unless threatened. Due to its popularity and impressive size, the buffalo reportedly secured a buyer …
https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/buffaloes-named-donald…
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“Albino buffaloes are considered rare in Bangladesh, where most buffaloes are dark-skinned.”
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Both The Herald and The Straits Times report that albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh where most are dark-skinned.
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web search NEUTRAL — Albino buffaloes are considered rare in Bangladesh, where most buffaloes are dark-skinned. The animal’s cream-coloured body, pinkish nose and long blond hair made it stand out among thousands of cattl…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/bangladesh-rare-do…
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web search NEUTRAL — In mammals such as buffalo, albinism can create striking physical traits including pale skin, light-colored fur, and pink or reddish eyes. Veterinary experts note that complete albinism is especially …
https://www.birdsadvice.com/rare-albino-buffalo-goes-viral-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Two buffaloes nicknamed Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are famous in Bangladesh ahead of Eid. The albino buffalo Donald Trump weighs nearly 700 kilograms and has golden hair on its head.
https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/rare-buffalo-steals-spotlight-i…
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“The buffalo has already been delivered to a customer for sacrifice during Eid”
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The Mirror and other web results confirm the buffalo was sold/delivered to a buyer for sacrifice ahead of Eid al-Adha.
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web search NEUTRAL — The albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" was sold ahead of Eid al-Adha.Eid al-Adha is the second of the two main festivals in Islam, alongside Eid al-Fitr - this year it is set to fall on May 26 wi…
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/donald-trump-albino…
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web search NEUTRAL — A sacrificial albino buffalo named after U.S. President Donald Trump which recently went viral, is pictured at an agro farm ahead of Eid-al-Adha, in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, May 20, 2026.
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/bangladeshs-rare-donald-tr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Eid al-Adha.More than 12 million livestock -- including goats, sheep, cows and buffaloes -- are expected to be sacrificed during the holiday, when many poorer families get a rare chance to feast on me…
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260521-commander-in-…
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“Eid al-Adha, when families traditionally sacrifice livestock.”
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Wikipedia confirms that Eid al-Adha is the 'Feast of the Sacrifice', a central tenet of the festival involving livestock sacrifice.
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · When is Eid in America? The Fiqh Council of North America projects Eid on Friday, March 20, 2026. Get the latest moon sighting updates here!
https://islamicinfocenter.com/when-is-eid-in-america/
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web search NEUTRAL — During the Eid celebration, Muslims greet each other by saying 'Eid Mubarak', which is Arabic for "Blessed Eid". As it comes after a month of fasting, sweet dishes and foods are often prepared and con…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 19, 2026 · If you’re not familiar with Islam or with its customs and beliefs, here’s a primer on Eid. Below, we’ll cover everything you need to know about this special event.
https://parade.com/1180633/jessicasager/what-is-eid/
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