Dhaka, May 25 -- A buffalo purchased for "Qurbani" (sacrificial offering) ahead of Eid al-Adha has gone viral on social media due to its unusual resemblance to US President Donald Trump, drawing large crowds and widespread online attention in Bangladesh, with users popularly nicknaming the animal "Donald Trump".

The buffalo has already been delivered to its buyer, while visuals from the location show large gatherings of people who have been flocking to catch a glimpse of the now-famous animal.

Muhammad Fariduzzaman Sharon, the owner of the buffalo, said he had bought the animal nearly two months ago with the intention of offering it for Qurbani (sacrificial offering) for the upcoming Eid al-Adha and did not anticipate it would become an...