Crescent Chronicles #2

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

As Salam Alaikum๐Ÿ‘‹ 

Welcome to our new subscribers!

This is Crescent Chronicles, the newsletter thatโ€™s all about keeping you in the know! Brought to you by the team at Kiwi Muslim Directory.

Every other week we write this email where we share any events, new halal spots or interesting information for Muslims in NZ.

If we have missed something please let us know!

Letโ€™s explore!

๐Ÿ‘€TLDR

๐Ÿ“† 14 Events & Activities

๐Ÿ” 4 New Food Options

๐Ÿ’ฐ 6 Donation Opportunities

๐Ÿš— Events

What's happening over the next fortnight & more ๐Ÿ‘€

#1 Mother and Todds Program

When: Tuesday 27th February -

10-11am

Where: Masjid Al-Rahman, Ranui, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Call 020 4103 3180 or Email [email protected]

#2 Pre-Ramadan Market

When: Saturday 2nd March, 11am - 3pm

Where: The Y Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre, Margaret Griffin Park, 16-18 Griffen Park Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Not required

More information in link

#3 Overview of New Zealand Education System - Ulul Albab Muslims Learning Community Hub

When: Saturday 2nd March, 10am - 2pm, Lunch follows

Where: New Lynn Islamic Centre

Cost: Free

Sign up: RSVP & more information in link

#4 Pre-Ramadan Night Market

When: Sunday 3rd March, 5pm - 10pm

Where: Mount Roskill War Memorial Hall, Mt Roskill, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Not required

More information in link

#5 Salat Workshop by IERA

When: Sunday 3rd March, 10am - 3pm

Where: Masjid At-Taqwa, 56 Grayson Ave, Papatoetoe, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Males Only - Text Full Name and Email Address to 022 4647 526

More information in link

#6 Pre-Ramadan Heart Workout By NSIA

When: Sunday 3rd of March, 6.30pm

Where: NSIA Hub, 58 Akoranga Dr

Cost: Free

Sign up: Females Only & 21+ age. Sign up here

#7 Hajj & Umrah Seminar 2024

When: Sunday 3rd of March, 10.30am-2pm, Lunch after Zuhar

Where: Masjid Ayesha, 96 Maich Rd, Manurewa

Cost: Free

Sign up: No sign up

#8 Sunnah Trots by IWCNZ

When: Sunday 3rd of March, 11am

Where: Dunedin

Cost: $10

Sign up: Youth Event for ages 12-30. Buy tickets and more information in link

#9 Ramadan Gala 2024

When: Saturday 23rd of March, 10am-4pm

Where: 95 Browns Rd, Manurewa

Cost: Free

Sign up: No sign up required. If you would like to register a stall email

#10 Ramadan Expo

When: Saturday 23rd of March, 12pm-3pm

Where: New Lynn Community Centre

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA

#11 Al Manar Trust Ramadan Quran Competition 2024

When: Saturday 30th of March, 9am Start, 5pm Prizegiving followed by Iftaar

Where: Masjid Arrahman, 72 Carr Rd

Cost: Free

Sign up: RSVP & more information in link

#12 New Lynn Ramadan Market

When: Saturday 6th of April, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Where: New Lynn Community Centre

Cost: Free

Sign up: No sign up required. If you would like to register a stall, see here link

#13 Whau Eid Festival

When: Saturday 20th of April, 11am-2pm

Where: New Lynn Community Centre

Cost: Free

Sign up: No sign-up up required. If you would like to register a stall, see here link

#14 AIC Youth & Lion Budokan - Womens Only Self-Defence Classes (10 sessions)

When: Starts 27th of April, Every Saturday 8am-9am

Where: Arahoe School, New Lynn

Cost: $50 for all ten sessions

Sign up: Sign up and more information in link

๐Ÿ” Food

The latest in halal food ๐Ÿ˜‹

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

#1 Bullโ€™s Burgers

Address: 122a East Tamaki Road, Otara, Auckland

Comments: Muslim Owned - Newly Opened

Address: Registered Kitchen, Mt Eden - Online Orders

Comments: Muslim Owned - Newly Opened

#3 Bluefin Restaurant & Cafe

Address: Shop 2 - 16 Lambie Drive, Lambie Plaza, Manukau, Auckland

Comments: Halal Certified by Ayesha Halal

#4 Pasand Pizza

Address: 5/489 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland

Comments: Received from Masjid Umar - Newly Opened

๐Ÿ’ธ Donations/Fundraising

Requests for Donations ๐Ÿ™

#1 FIANZ Ambulance Waqf Fund

Note: Donation to purchase a Gen 4 Ambulance for St Johnโ€™s - Sadaqah Jariyah

Bank Account Details:

Account #: 02-0500-0737236-006

Ref: Ambo waqf

Contact: More info at www.fianz.com

#2 UNRWA

Note: Appeal for donation to UNRWA

Contact: More info at https://donate.unrwa.org

#3 Donate a Brick for Masjid & Darul Uloom

Note: Donate a brick for Masjid & Darul Uloom in West Auckland, under the supervision of Maulana Bashir Ahmed Diwan. Darul Uloom Arabia Islamia New Zealand. $50 for 1 Brick

Bank Account Details:

Name: Auckland Islamic Trust

Account #: 03-0179-0401065-004

Ref: BRICK

Contact: More info at www.ait.org.nz

#4 Masjid E Zahra NZ Donations

Note: We need your Help! Donate Generously for the Construction of a Masjid & Earn Rewards in Both Worlds! Estimated cost of $1.5M

Bank Account Details:

Name: Al Falah Educational Trust

Account #: 12-3287-0284103-00

Swift Code: ASBBNZ2A

Contact: More info at www.alfalah.nz

#5 Aotearoa Muslim Youth - New Centre Hangi/Lovo Fundraiser

Note: Pack Includes: Whole Chicken, Lamb Pieces, Taro/Cassava & Palusami - $60 a pack. Pick up 3rd March, 1pm-4pm from 14 Friesian Dr, Mangere.

Contact: Contact Br Faiyaz 021 235 3911, Br Ifthekar 021 152 4934, Br Shamir 021 067 8591 or Br. Aiyaz 022 317 1144 to place an order asap!

#6 AIC Youth Fundraiser - Premium Dates for Sale

Note: All sales will directly support youth projects, enabling the group to sustain and expand our community-serving projects. Delivery Services Available (Fees Apply)

Contact: Contact Tasleem Rezwan, 021 902 426. Purchase Form here

๐Ÿ™ Quran Ayah of the Day

โ€œThere shall be no compulsion in religion; the right way has become distinct from the wrong way. Whoever renounces evil and believes in God has grasped the most trustworthy handle; which does not break. God is Hearing and Knowing.โ€

The Holy Quran ยท Al-Baqarah (The Cow) ยท 2:256

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