Crescent Chronicles #21

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

As Salam Alaikum πŸ‘‹ 

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πŸ‘€ TLDR

πŸ“† 15 Events & Activities, 2 cities

πŸ” 2 New Food Options

πŸ’° 4 Donation Opportunities

πŸš— Events happening over the next fortnight & more

Auckland

#1 Islamic Studies, Qur'an & Arabic Summer Camp for School Boys 2024

When: 16th December 2024--31st January 2025 (Mid-break 23rd December-3rd January)

Where: Ulul Albab Farm, State Highway 1, Topuni, Kaipara 0975, Wellsford

Cost: NA

Sign up: Here Limited Seats - Only for Boys in Year 10-13

#2 NSIA - Quran Sciences with Sheikh Amr Elshamy (Image)

When: December 16, 7pm-8:30pm.

December 17, 7pm-8:30pm.

December 18, 7pm-8:30pm.

Where: NSIA Hub - 58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote.

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA

#3 Al Manar Quran Club

When: 17th December, 5 weeks Tue, Wed, Thur

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

Cost: NA

Sign up: Here

#4 Faith Driven Entrepreneurship Seminar (Image)

When: 18th December, 5pm-8pm

Where: UAIINZ Campus, Ulul Albab Farm, State Highway 1, Topuni, Kaipara 0975, Wellsford

Cost: NA

Sign up: Please RSVP

 

#5 NSIA - Sunnah Archery Females Only

When: 19th December
Session 1 (Ages 10-14): 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Session 2 (Ages 15+): 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Where: NSIA Hub - 58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote.

Cost: $20 pp, females-only.

Sign up: Here 

#6 Tatreez Workshop for Girls 12 & above (including adults)

When: 4 sessions running every Friday (6pm to 8.30pm) starting 20 Dec with the last session being 10 Jan. Choose to attend all 4 weekly sessions or just 1/few sessions. Contact 022 311 8971.

Where: Masjid Arrahman, 72 Carr Road, Mount Roskill

Cost: $15 Cash Only. Proceeds going to Gaza.

Sign up: NA


#7 Halal All Day Bazzar

When: 21st December, 1pm - 10pm

Where: Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA

#8 NSIA - Recite Al Fateha like the Prophet (SAW) with Sheikh Amr Elshamy (Image)

When:
Kids: Age 7-10, December 19, 20 & 21, 10am-12pm.
 
Sisters: December 23, 24, 25 & 26, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Brothers: December 23, 24, 25 & 26, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Where: NSIA Hub - 58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote.

Cost: Free

Sign up: 
Brothers: ourbigdream.co.nz/fateha-men

Sisters: ourbigdream.co.nz/fateha-sis

Kids: ourbigdream.co.nz/fateha-kids

#9 Summer Quran Competition

When: 21st December, 9am

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

Cost: Free

Sign up: Here 

#10 NZ Nejashi Overnight Programme (10+)

When: Friday 27 December Maghrib (8:45pm) Ends: Saturday 28 December 7am

Where: 166 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill, Top Floor

Cost: $10

Sign up:  Here 

#11 Masjid At Taqwa - International Summer Youth Camp 2025

When: 31st January - 2nd February 2025

Where: Hunua Falls, Auckland

Cost: $93 per person

Sign up: RSVP and Buy Ticket

#12 Boys Summer Camp - Al Manar Trust

When: 3 January - 4 January

Where: Kiwanis Lodge, 1331 Huia Road, Huia, Auckland.

Cost: $80, for ages 7-11.

Sign up: Facebook

Christchurch (Join the FB Group)

#1 Calligraphy & Art Workshop

When: Every Thursday, 10am-12pm

Where: Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Rd, Christchurch

Cost: NA

Sign up: Feel free to contact Programme Coordinator Rana Al-Khalely for more information on 021 102 9986

#2 Quran Competition Christchurch

When: 21st December, 10am

Where: An Nur Masjid, Christchurch

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

#3 Chai & Chat - Sisters Only

When: 30th January, 6pm-8pm

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

Cost: NA

Sign up: Here

πŸ” The latest in halal food

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

#1 Fry & Flame

Address: 503 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham, Auckland

Contact: Muslim Owned

#2 Beach Pizza - Melville

Address: 5 Normandy Ave, Melville, Hamilton

Contact: NZHA Certified

πŸ’Έ Donations/Fundraising

#1 Full of Flavour Fundraiser (Image)

December 22nd, 11am-6pm. Refer to image for more details.

#2 New Muslim School Donations (Form)

See form for more info.

#3 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

#4 NZ Islamic Information Centre (NZICC)

Note: Funds to order more dawah material to spread message of Islam.

Bank Details

Account Name: At Taqwa Trust

Account No: 02-0191-0043002-007

Ref: Dawah

Contact: Shaykh Anwar - 027 517 1107

πŸ™ Quran Ayah of the Day

β€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.”

The Holy Quran Β· Yaseen (Yaseen) Β· 36:36