Crescent Chronicles #18

Newsletter where we share new events, halal spots and interesting information for Muslims in NZ

As Salam Alaikum ๐Ÿ‘‹ 

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๐Ÿ‘€ TLDR

๐Ÿ“† 25 Events & Activities, 2 cities

๐Ÿ” 4 New Food Options

๐Ÿ’ฐ 5 Donation Opportunities

๐Ÿš— Events happening over the next fortnight & more

Auckland

#1 Splash Womenโ€™s Only Pool Session (Image)

When: 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th November, 9.30am-10.30am

Where: 185 New Windsor Rd, New Windsor, Auckland

Cost: $5 per person

Sign up: Here

#2 Muslimah on the Shore - Wellness Night (Image)

When: 8th November, After Maghrib

Where: NSIA Hub, Auckland

Cost: Free - Only for Females ages 15-24

Sign up: NA

#3 Halal Food Festival

When: 10th November, 12pm-7pm

Where: Manukau Sports Bowl

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

#4 Halal Game Night (Image)

When: 10th November, 6pm

Where: TBC, Auckland City

Cost: $50

Sign up: Here

#5 Futsal Tournament

When: 10th November, 10am onwards

Where: Manukau Sports Bowl, Manukau City, Auckland

Cost: $70 per team - Ages 9-12

Sign up: Link. 4 A-Side Futsal Event! Email [email protected]

#6 Teens Halaqah (Image)

When: Every Sunday, next is 10th November, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Where: Hillsborough (more info provided upon registration and payment confirmation)

Cost: $50

Sign up: Here - For Girls aged 14-17 years old

#7 Young People in Faith (Image)

When: 11th November, 6.30-9pm

Where: Hillsborough Room, Fickling Centre, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Here

#8 Introduction to Islam Course

When: Starting 13th November, 6-8pm, Every Wednesday (10 Sessions)

Where: Pearl Centre, 12A, 1 Wagener Place, Mt Albert, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign Up: Here - Limited seats available. For over 16 years audience. More info at website

#9 Islamic Quiz Competition (Image)

When: 16th November, 9am

Where: Avondale Islamic Centre, Auckland

Cost: NA

Sign up: Register here by 11th November.

#10 Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon (Image)

When: 16th November, 8am-1.30pm

Where: Barlow Road entrance to Riverhead Forest, on Ararimu Valley Road, Auckland

Cost: Information in link below

Sign up: Here

#11 Halal Night Bazaar (Image)

When: 16th November, 3pm-8.30pm

Where: 41 Condor Pl, Unsworth Heights, Albany, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA

#12 Quran Memorisation & Recitation Competition (Image)

When: 16th November, 9am-3pm

Where: Avondale Islamic Centre, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Register here by 11th November. Award Ceremony on the 17th

#13 Islamic Art Week

When: 16th-22nd November

Where: Online

Cost: $70

Sign up: Here - Secure your spot live and re-live the week by securing your high quality video recordings of 33+ sessions and 20+ hours of world-class workshops

#14 Understand Arabic Words (Image)

When: Wednesdays between Maghrib & Isha

Where: Al Rahman Masjid, Mt Roskill, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Join Whatsapp Chat - Abdulmoniem Metwally 02102768900

#15 Plants of the Quran - Book Launch & Exhibition

When: 7th December 2024, 5-9.30pm

Where: 72 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough, Auckland

Cost: $120 per person - Women Only

Sign up: RSVP and Buy Tickets

#16 Blood Donation Drive

When: 13th December, 10am-3pm

Where: Masjid E Umar, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA

#17 Summer Quran Competition

When: 21st December, 9am

Where: Masjid Al Rahman, 72 Carr Rd, Mt Roskill

Cost: Free

Sign up: Here 

#18 Halal All Day Bazzar (Image)

When: 21st December, 1pm - 9pm

Where: Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA

#19 Masjid At Taqwa - International Summer Youth Camp 2025 (Image)

When: 31st January - 2nd February 2025

Where: Hunua Falls, Auckland

Cost: $93 per person

Sign up: RSVP and Buy Tickets

Christchurch

#1 โ€œFaith in Actionโ€ by Shaykha Leasha

When: 6th November, 5.30-6.30pm

Where: Al Noor Masjid, Christchurch

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA - Ladies Only

#2 Muslimah Mothers Group: For Mums and Bubs (Under 5)

When: 15th November, 10am-12pm

Where: 70 Harman Street, Manuka Cottage, Addington; Christchurch

Cost: NA

Sign up: Here

#3 Ladies Health Day

When: 22nd November, 10am-12pm

Where: 455 Hagley Ave, Christchurch Multicultural Centre

Cost: NA

Sign up: Please contact Galawezh Noori to register - 0220694395

#4 Chai & Chat - Sisters Only

When: 26th November, 6pm-8pm

Where: 70 Harman Street, Manuka Cottage, Addington; Christchurch

Cost: NA

Sign up: Here

#5 Market Fundraiser for Palestine

When: 7th December, 10am-4pm

Where: Bromley Community Centre, 45 Bromley Rd, Christchurch

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

#6 Quran Competition Christchurch

When: 21st December, 10am

Where: An Nur Masjid, Christchurch

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

๐Ÿ” The latest in halal food

Halal outlets that were not included in the latest edition of the Kiwi Muslim Directory

#1 Beach Pizza Pukekoe

Address: 12 Hall St, Pukekohe, Auckland

Contact: NZHA Certified

#2 Beach Pizza Papatoetoe

Address: 66 Portage Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland

Contact: NZHA Certified

#3 Pizzas & Mocktails

Address: 2020 Great North Rd, Avondale, Auckland

Contact: NZHA Certified

#4 Moe Palaeโ€™ Myanmar Restaurant

Address: 1/4161 Great North Rd, Glen Eden, Auckland

Contact: Muslim Owned - Br Nasrin

๐Ÿ’ธ Donations/Fundraising

#1 Oamaru Islamic Centre

Note: If you would like to build your home in Jannah, Oamaru Islamic Centre offers an opportunity to invest in Akhirat.

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Account Name: Muslim Association of Oamaru Incorporated

Account No: 03-0937-0018293-00

Contact: Nadia (Treasurer): +64 20 4008 8700

#2 Aotearoa Muslim Youth Centre (Image)

Note: Located at the heart of Mangere East, the new centre will be a beacon of hope and support for the community, offering prayer areas, gym equipment, and recreational facilities.

Bank Details

Account Name: Aotearoa Muslim Youth

Account No: ANZ: 06-0197-0880362-03

Contact: www.muslimyouth.nz

#3 Te Aroha Islamic Centre

Note: Currently need monetary donations for earthwork for a carpark, building repair and maintenance.

Bank Details

Account Name: Te Aroha Islamic Centre

Account No: 03-1573-0077309-00

Contact: Sheraz Karim (President) - 027 484 3712

#4 Kiwi Muslim Directory

Note: The Kiwi Muslim Directory is raising money from the community for the first time after 15 years to help support costs for the upcoming edition and to do a dogotal upgrade to an app. Please Donate to keep the Directory and Crescent Chronicles going!

Bank Account Details:

Kiwi Muslim Directory | Kiwibank

38-9009-0503270-00

Or Us the Give a Little Page here

#5 Masjid At Taqwa Youth Fundraiser (Image)

Note: Food Sale - see image for menu and details

Bank Account Details

Bank Account: 02-0191-0043002-003

Reference: TicketNumber

Contact: 0800 247 526

๐Ÿ™ Quran Ayah of the Day

โ€œGlory be to Him who created all the pairs; of what the earth produces, and of their own selves, and of what they do not know.โ€

The Holy Quran ยท Yaseen (Yaseen) ยท 36:36

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