Crescent Chronicles #23

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“† 22 Events & Activities, 3 cities

πŸ” 0 New Food Options

πŸ’° 6 Donation Opportunities

πŸš— Events happening over the next fortnight & more

Auckland

#1 Heart to Heart - Week 4: Intimacy & Emotional Bonding in Marriage!

When: 30th January 2025, 5:30 pm

Where: Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium, 12 Grafton Rd, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Here 

#2 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

#3 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

#4 Muslimah in Motion Multi-Sport Tournament - IWCNZ

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 

#5 Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop - Jasmine Faiza and Junaid Ahmed (Image)

When: 8th February 2025, 5-7 PM

Where: Manukau Islamic Youth Centre, Sisters entrance, 40 Webster Lane

Cost: NA

Sign up: Here

#6 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

#7 Prepare Your Heart and Soul for Ramadan - IWCNZ (Image)

When: 11th February 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sign up: Sisters only, ZOOM talk with Shaykhah Umm Jamaal ud-Din

#8 North Shore Pre-Ramadan Night Bazaar

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

Where: Albany Community Hub

Cost: Free

Sign up: Here 

#9 Summer International Youth Retreat 2025 - Ulul AlBab

When: 14th-16th February 2025, 6:30 PM

Where: Epworth Campsite, Cambridge, 116 Finlay Road, Maungatautari, 3494

Cost: $100/person

Sign up: Here 

#10 The Ummah of Tomorrow: Hillsborough Masjid Fundraiser (Image)

When: 15th February 2025, 6:30 PM

Where: Alexandra Park Raceway

Cost: $100+

Sign up: Here 

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

When: Sunday, February 16th, 12 - 1:30pm

Where: Whitford, Auckland 2019

Cost: from $16.81

Sign up: Here 

#12 Peacenic 2025

When: 16th February 2025, 12:30 - 3PM

Where: May Road War Memorial Park, 13 May Rd, Mt Roskill

Cost: Free

Sign up: More info here

#13 Market Day – ACIC (Image)

When: Sat, 22 Feb, 11-30am - 3pm

Where: Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall, 19/17-19 Turua Street, St Heliers

Cost: from $16.81

Sign up: Here 

#14 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

#15 Pre-Ramadan and Eid Souk (Image)

When: February 22nd, 11 AM to 6 PM

Where: 56-58 Grayson Avenue, Manukau

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

#16 Glamour Events NZ - Pre-Ramadan Souk (Image)

When: February 23rd, 11 AM to 6 PM

Where: Manukau Tennis Center

Cost: NA

Sign up: NA

#17 Afghan Association of New Zealand - AANZ Cricket Tournament 2025 (Image)

When: 23rd February

Where: Point England Reserve

Cost: NA

Sign up: Here 

#18 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 

Hamilton & 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

#1 Welcome New Muslims in New Zealand - Ahmed Bassal

When: 15th Feb 2025, 10am - 3pm

Where: Al Nur Masjid, Christchurch

Cost: NA

Sign up: Register with Br Faisal - 027 5309234

#1 All About Love - Ashabul Iman

When: 15th Feb 2025, 10am - 3pm

Where: Hamilton

Cost: $50-$150

Sign up: A one-day seminar on Fiqh of Love - Sign up

πŸ” The latest in halal food

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

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πŸ’Έ Donations/Fundraising

#1 WMA - Ramadan Hampers 2025: Leave No One Hungry 

Initiative to provide essential food hampers to those in need this Ramadan. Each hamper costs $120, but any contribution is welcome!


Bank Details:

Account Name: Waikato Muslim Association

Account Number: 02-0312-014860-001

Reference: FoodHamper25

Deadline: 20th February 2025

#2 Refurbishment of Women's Toilet Area - Muslim Association of Canterbury

Contact Br Murray [email protected]

Bank Account: Muslim Association of Canterbury - 02-0800-0041468-01

#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

Say, β€œHe is the Compassionate. We have faith in Him, and in Him we trust. Soon you will know who is in evident error.”

The Holy Quran Β· Al-Mulk (The Sovereignty) Β· 67:29