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As Muslims throughout the United States and around the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to them and their families.  This last month has been a time of fasting, reflection, spiritual renewal, and service to the less fortunate.  While Eid marks the completion of Ramadan, it also celebrates the common values that unite us in our humanity and reinforces the obligations that people of all faiths have to each other, especially those impacted by poverty, conflict, and disease.

In the United States, Eid also reminds us of the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric of our nation and strengthening the core of our democracy.  That is why we stand with people of all faiths, here at home and around the world, to protect and advance their rights to prosper, and we welcome their commitment to giving back to their communities.

On behalf of the Administration, we wish Muslims in the United States and around the world a blessed and joyous celebration.  Eid Mubarak.

RIYADH: Shawwal moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, therefore Eid-ul-Fitr in the kingdom will be celebrated on Monday (28 July), Geo News reported quoting Arab TV.

Eid will also be celebrated on Monday in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Iraq and Jordan. Similarly, Muslims in many western countries including the US and UK will celebrate Eid on Monday.

The sighting of Shawwal moon marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Great opportunity to financially weak section of the community. It is a refundable loan (Qarz-e-Hasana) from Islamic Development Bank (Saudi Arabia) to Indian Students.

Nature of the Program:

The scholarship is an interest-free loan (qarz-e-hasana) to students. It covers cost of living, clothing, books, tuition fees. Recipients are therefore required to refund the scholarship in easy installments after expiry of one year of the completion of graduation or after settling down in profession whichever is earlier.

This is necessary because the scholarship is a grant from the Bank to the local community to enable it to sustain into the future to benefit deserving students to enjoy the same educational opportunity.

Eligibility:

The scholarship is open to students who are meritorious but financially needy and have passed SSC (10+2) examination and are desirous of pursuing undergraduate professional studies in session 2014-2015 in one of the fields of study approved under the program. The Master Degree Courses and the students going abroad for study do not fall within the purview of this program. Students joining Degree Courses after Diploma will not be considered for scholarship.

To Qualify for Scholarships, Students:

  • Must have secured minimum 60% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics in SSC (10+2) examination except for students from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu who should have 70% in the aggregate in above four subjects.
  • Applicants for admission to BBA + MBA (integrated course) 4 / 5 years and LAW should have scored minimum 60% marks in English and optional / elective subjects in SSC (10+2).
  • Age not over 24 years and not in receipt of any other scholarship.
  • Students or their parents are financially weak and unable to pay for their education.
  • Not opting for payment or self financing seats.
  • Promise to serve their community and country on completion of their studies.

Approved areas of study under the Program:

Bachelor’s Degree Courses in Medicine (All branches including Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy) Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Lab Technician, Bio-Technology and Microbiology, Engineering (all branches) Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Food Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law.

Refer to the attachment for more details: IDB Application Form

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