Crescent Chronicles #25

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

As Salam Alaikum and Eid Mubarak (عيد مبارك) 💫🌙 

Takbeer:
اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ اللهُ أَكْبَرُ وَللهِ الْحَمْدُ
“Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, there is no god but Allah. And Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest and to Allah belongs all praise.”

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👀 TLDR

📆 16 Events & Activities, 5 cities

💰 8 Donation Opportunities

FAIR NZ - Dismantling Islamophobia in NZ

Have you or someone you know been the victim or witness of Racism or Islamophobia? Have you experienced racism at work, school, university, airport, shopping malls or in your day to day life?
Report it and FAIR's team will give support and assistance.

MUSLIM UNITED VOICE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic new organisation. MUV has three core areas of focus: 1.⁠ ⁠Media 2.⁠ ⁠Events 3.⁠ ⁠Civics education.
You can have a read of the background and more in depth information on what the organisation aims to achieve in its core areas in the project document here: https://rb.gy/xt9b0a ( See post )

🚗 Events happening over the next fortnight & more

Auckland

#1 The Grand Shopping Expo - Ramadan Nights

When: 5pm-9pm | March 21st, March 29th, March 30th

Where: Auckland Deaf Society
16 Hillsborough road, Three Kings

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#2 Auckland MSA, Deccan Arts, Olive Branch - 99 Names of Allah Calligraphy Workshop

When: 2pm-4pm | March 27th

Where: University of Auckland B201: 201-465 10 Symonds street, Auckland

Cost: $15

Sign up: Link

#3 Dawat Islami - Madrasa tul Madina Auckland Islamic Center opens

When: 6:30pm | March 27th

Where: 1/371 Dominion road, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#4 Masjid at Taqwa - Iftaar dinner for Revert Muslims & NZ Dawah groups

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When: 7pm | March 29th

Where: Masjid at Taqwa 58 Grayson avenue, Papatoetoe

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#5 Pakistan Association of NZ - Ramadan Night Bazaar

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When: 7pm-11pm | March 30th

Where: Western Springs Community Hall 956 Great north road, Western Springs, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Stall bookings: https://form.jotform.com/250752552856867

#6 Pre Eid Heena Day

When: 1pm-4:30pm | March 30th

Where: New Lynn Community Centre 45 Totara Ave, New Lynn, Auckland

Cost: Prices start from $5

Sign up: Book your space now at Link

#7 NZ EID DAY

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When: 8am-4pm | March 31st / April 1st

Where: Eden Park, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#8 Wesley Community Centre - Eid ul-Fitr Eid Mubarak

When: 4pm-8pm | April 4th

Where: Roskill Youth Zone 740 Sandringham Rd Ext. Mt Roskill

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#9 Iqra School - Eid Festival

When: 9am–5pm | April 6th

Where: Iqra School, New Lynn

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Register for stalls: [email protected]

#10 Iqra School - Football Tournament

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When: 9am-2pm | April 6th

Where: Iqra School, New Lynn

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Contact 02102387189 for any queries.

#11 Harmony Hive - Eid in the Park  

When: 1pm-5pm | April 12th

Where: Albany Domain 575 Albany highway, Albany, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Link

#12 Looolita - Eid Night Bazaar

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When: 4pm-10pm | April 13th

Where: Mount Roskill War Memorial Hall

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Stallholders contact [email protected] 0275251842 for any queries.

#13 IWCNZ - From Pain to Purpose 

When: 7pm | April 16th

Where: Zoom link: http://tinyurl.com/IWCNZpeace25

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#14 Whau Eid Festival 

When: 11am-2pm | April 19th

Where: New Lynn Community Centre 45 Totara Ave, New Lynn, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Contact [email protected]

#15 Khattab RA Umar Learning Academy - Tohfatul Banat 

When: 12:30am-1:30pm | May 3rd

Where: Umar bin Khattab Learning Academy, 185 Stoddard Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 
Contact 0204446060 for any queries. Email: www.ukla.co.nz Enrol: Link

#16 Future Leaders Programme (FLP) 

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When: May 18th-22nd

Where: See image Link Wellington, New Zealand

Cost: Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the organisers

Sign up: Contact [email protected] for any queries
Apply now: https://fianz.com/future-leaders-programme-2025/

Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin (Join the FB Group)

#1 NZ EID DAY

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When: 11am-4pm | April 12th

Where: Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#2 NZ EID DAY

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When: 8am-3:30pm | March 31st / April 1st

Where: Sky Stadium, Wellington

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#3 NZ EID DAY

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When: 3pm-9pm | April 5th

Where: Events Triangle, North Hagley Park, Christchurch

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A 

#4  Otago Muslim Association Incorporated Eid ul Fitr prayer

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When: Doors open 8am | March 31st / April 1st

Where: More FM Arena, Edgar Centre 116 Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

💸 Donations/Fundraising

#1 Al Manar Trust

Emergency Relief Gaza ( See image )

Every tent means a family has a safe place to sleep. Your donation makes a difference!

Donate now - Scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/4jxmccnu to contribute.

Bank details:

Account Name: Almanar Trust

Bank: BNZ Onehunga Account #: 02-0208-0121311-02 Reference: PalTent

#2 Masjid at-Taqwa

Please donate generously towards our masjid project. Brothers and sisters you can buy unlimited plots or whatever amount you can afford to build house of Allah SWT. See image 

Account Details:

Bank Account name: At Taqwa Trust
Bank Account number: 02-0191-0043002-008
Ref: Renovation
Swift code: BKNZNZ22
Contact:
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 0800 247 526

#3 Fundraiser Darul Eiman Epsom Islamic Centre

Date: Sunday, 13th April 2025 Pick-up Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Ticket Price: $45 Includes: Family pack of Lamb Biryani, Raita, and a Sweet Dish

Pick-up Locations: Masjid Umer, Ponsonby Masjid, Al-Falah Masjid Dannemora, Ranui Masjid, Birkenhead Islamic Centre

Purchase tickets, please contact: Syed Salman Hashmi 0272840739

#4 Lower Hutt Masjid in Wellington

Here is an opportunity to earn extra rewards in the final days of Ramadan. The Lower Hutt Masjid in Wellington is earthquake prone and needs to be rebuilt. Our community needs a safe place to pray, learn, and grow, and we need your support to make this vision a reality.

Donate: https://launchgood.com/LowerHuttMasjidNewZealand

#5 Refugee Education Centre (REC) - Eid Gift Drive

Donations will be gifted to the former refugee families at the Māngere Refugee Resettlement Centre.

Donate by March 17th, only taking Bank transfers on website

More info: EasyRegistry

#6 NSIA Zakat Fitrah in Gaza

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Bank Account number: 12-3072-0015272-03 Reference: Fitrana

#7 Islamic Culture and Dawah Centre

Donate Here: www.fianz.com/product/new-masjid-donation 

Bank Details:

Account Name: Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Inc (FIANZ)
Account No: 02-0500-0737236-13
Reference: New Masjid

#8 FIANZ Humanitarian Aid

Donate here: https://fianz.com/standard-donation/ 

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For Local Donations: Bank: Bank of New Zealand Account #: 02-0500-0737236-006

For Overseas Donations:

Name of Organisation: The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (Inc.) Address: 7-11 Queens Drive, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand Name of Bank: Bank of New Zealand Address of Branch: 38 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand Account #: 02-0500-0737236-006 SWIFT Code: BKNZNZ22

🙏 Quran Ayah of the Day

Say, “So it is. Whoever venerates the sacraments of God—it is from the piety of the hearts.”

The Holy Quran · Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage) · 22:32