Islamic Ministry authorizes use of Zakat Fund to aid tertiary students

Ministry of Islamic Affairs, on Wednesday, authorized the use of the Zakat Fund to aid Maldivian higher education students facing financial difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Zahir Ali during a press conference held at the Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC). The minister announced the decision to disburse financial assistance for tertiary students facing financial difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis. PHOTO: HEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE

Ahmed Aiham

2020-10-15 12:15:10

Ministry of Islamic Affairs, on Wednesday, authorized the use of the Zakat Fund to aid Maldivian higher education students facing financial difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a tweet by Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Zahir Ali, tertiary students can request for financial assistance from Thursday onwards.

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