An albino buffalo in Bangladesh noted for its blond hairdo resembling US President Donald Trump was saved from sacrifice on Eid al-Adha, which fell on Thursday, May 28, 2026 [1, 2].
The buffalo, weighing around 700 kilograms (1,500 pounds), had attracted wide attention online in Bangladesh, a country home to about 170 million people [1, 2]. It was originally meant to be slaughtered for the feast of sacrifice celebrated by many Muslims.
Hours before Eid al-Adha, the government stepped in to prevent the buffalo’s sacrifice and announced it would be sent to the national zoo for care and quarantine [1, 2]. Atiqur Rahman, curator of the zoo, said, "We have designated a shed for the albino buffalo and assigned a caregiver. He will be quarantined for two weeks" [1].
The buffalo will remain under care at the national zoo under close supervision during the quarantine period to ensure health and safety.
The announcement to spare the buffalo was made public on May 28, with the government’s intervention occurring on May 27 or early May 28, shortly before the scheduled sacrifice [1, 2].
The albino buffalo’s unique appearance, particularly its blondish hair, led to a surge of interest and viral attention across social media platforms in Bangladesh.
