Crescent Chronicles #22

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“† 17 Events & Activities, 2 cities

πŸ” 4 New Food Options

πŸ’° 6 Donation Opportunities

πŸš— Events happening over the next fortnight & more

Auckland

#1 Heart to Heart - Week 2: Choosing a Spouse and Financial Preparation! (Image)

When: Thursday, 16 January 2025

Where: Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium, University of Auckland

Cost: $12

Sign up: Here

#2 Brothers' Table Tennis Tournament - North Shore Islamic Association (NSIA) (Image)
When: Thursday, 19 January 2025, 10am - 5pm

Where: NSIA Hub, 58 Akoranga Drive

Cost: $5

Sign up: Here

#3 Zakat in Focus (Image)

When: Friday 24th January, Time: 7:00pm

Where: Online

Cost: Free

Sign up: Register 

#4 Halal NIGHT Bazzar

When: Saturday, 25th January 2025

Where: Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA

#5 Sunnah Series: Swimming and Pizza - The Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand

When: Sunday, 26th January 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where: Massey, Auckland For: Muslimah Youth aged 12 - 30

Cost: $10 per person

Sign up: Here 

#6 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

#7 Al Manar Trust Women's Night Market (Image)

When: 1st February 2025, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Where: 74 Carr Road, Mount Roskill

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

#8 Muslimah in Motion Multi-Sport Tournament - Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand

When: 8th & 9th February 2025

Netball Date: Saturday, 8th February 2025

Futsal & Volleyball Date: Sunday, 9th February 2025

Where: Location to be announced soon

Cost: 

Sign up: Here 

#9 Celebrating the Legacy of Maulana Bashir Ahmad Diwan D.B. (Image)

When: 9th February 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: TBA

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA

#10 North Shore Pre-Ramadan Night Bazzar

When: 15th February 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where: Albany Community Hub

Cost: Free

Sign up: Here 

#11 Sunnah Series: Horse Riding Adventure - The Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand

When: Sunday, February 16 Β· 12 - 1:30pm

Where: Whitford Whitford, Auckland 2019

Cost: from $16.81

Sign up: Here 

#12 ACIC Family Fun Run and Walk 2025 (Event Details)

When: Sat, 22 Feb, 9am - 12pm.

Where: Britomart Ferry Terminal.

Cost: From $85

Sign up: Here

#13 Glamour Events NZ - Pre-Ramadan souk (Image)

When: February 23rd, 11 AM to 6 PM

Where: Manukau Tennis Center

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

#14 SAMA - Miraj un Nabi - Miraculous Journey to the Heavens (Image)

When: Monday, 27th Jan 2025, Asr - Magrib Salah, Dinner Served

Where: Jame Masjid Al Mustafa, 26 Mangere Road, Otahuhu

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

#15 Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand - 2025 National Conference

When: April 25 Β· 5pm - April 27 Β· 1pm

Where: Ellerslie Auckland, Auckland 1051

Cost: from $54.51

Sign up: Here 

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 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 Food Hut Delights

Address: Shop no 4, 205 Great South Road, Manurewa

Contact: FIANZ certified

#2 Middle Eastern Halal Shop - Groceries

Address: 60d Glenmall Pl, Glen Eden

#3 Wicked Chicken Sylvia Park

Address: Sylvia Park Shopping Centre 286 Mount Wellington Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland

Contact: NZHA Certified

#4 Al Manar Real Fruit Ice Cream on Carr Road!

Address: 74 Carr Road, Mount Roskill
Join for a refreshing treat and help support. (Image)

Hours: 12 PM to 8 PM, Monday to Sunday.

Contact: Al Manar Masjid

πŸ’Έ Donations/Fundraising

#1 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐣𝐒𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 πƒπšπ°πšπ‘ π‚πžπ§π­π«πž

You are still able to contribute towards this blessed project and earn ongoing rewards. πƒπ¨π§πšπ­πž 𝐑𝐞𝐫𝐞

#2 Al Manar Relief

Help us reach more families by donating today:

Bank Account: 02-0208-0121311-02

Reference: PalRelief

Or pay from Website

#3 New Muslim School Donations (Form)

See the form for more info.

#4 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

#5 NZ Islamic Information Centre (NZICC)

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

Bank Details

Account Name: At Taqwa Trust

Account No: 02-0191-0043002-007

Ref: Dawah

Contact: Shaykh Anwar - 027 517 1107

#6 Dannemora Al-Falah Trust

Project: Ladies Toilet & Carpet for Men's Area (GF, Unit1) (Image)

Dannemora Al-Falah Trust 38-9006-0273334-00

Ref: Project Name

πŸ™ Quran Ayah of the Day

β€œNow, what is the matter with them that they are turning away from the reminder”

The Holy Quran Β· Surah Al-Muddaththir, Verse 49