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Crescent Chronicles #29
Newsletter where we share new events, halal spots and interesting information for Muslims in NZ

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👀 TLDR
📆 39 Events & Activities, 4 cities
🍔 1 New Food Option
💰 12 Donation Opportunities
🚗 Events happening over the next fortnight & more
Auckland
#1 MIYC - How to Win your Spouse's heart ( link ) When: After Isha | May 21st Where: 38-40 St George street, Papatoetoe | Sisters entrance 40 Webster Lane Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #2 IWCNZ - The Believers Journey Between Fear and Hope ( link ) When: 8pm | May 23rd Where: Online on Zoom Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#3 NIYA - Annual General Meeting ( link ) When: 10:30pm | May 24th Where: Online on Zoom Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #4 EONZ - Halal Night Market ( link ) When: 5:30-9:30pm | May 24th Where: New Lynn Community Hall Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#5 Pray then Play Volleyball When: After Isha | May 24th Where: Masjid at taqwa - 58 Grayson Avenue, Manukau Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #6 UKLA Learning Academy - Spiritual Reflection (Sisters only) When: 11:45am | May 25th Where: 189A Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#7 NRYC - Football Tournament Wellbeing Tent ( link ) When: May 25th Where: Keith Hay Park, Arundel street, Mt Roskill Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #8 NSIA - Janazah Training ( Ghusl & Kafan ) ( link ) When: 8:30pm | May 26th Where: Online, Women only https://tinyurl.com/nsiaghusl Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#9 Employment Readiness Programme ( link ) When: 10am-4pm | May 26th, June 2nd, June 9th, June 16th Where: Fickling Convention Cenret (Lynfield room), 546 Mt Albert rd, Three kings, Auckland Cost: N/A Sign up: Contact for more info: [email protected] | #10 IWCNZ - She Thrives [ Session 3: Speed Mentoring: Connections in Action ] ( link ) When: 10:30am | May 31st Where: Auckland CBD Cost: $15 pp for all 3 events Sign up: Register here |
#11 Reflections on Surah Al Kahf (Mothers & daughters) When: 1:30pm-3:30pm | May 31st Where: Avondale Islamic Centre, 122 Blockhouse Bay road, Auckland Cost: N/A Sign up: Register here | #12 Looolita - Halal Night Bazzar ( link ) When: 3pm-8pm | May 31st Where: Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall Cost: N/A Sign up: Stallholders contact: 0275251842 [email protected] |
#13 Al-Falaah Centre - Hajj: The Uniting Pillar of Islam by Sheikh Muhammed Shaakir Ismail When: Magrib to Isha | May 31st Where: Unit 1/8 Laidlaw Way, East Tamaki, Auckland Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #14 EONZ - Beachview Morning Market ( link ) When: 9am-1pm | May 31st Where: Bucklands and Eastern Beach Memorial Hall Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#15 Allah Loves Sacrifice ( link ) When: 5:20pm | May 31st Where: Darul Arqam Musallah - 14 Kitchener Road, Sandringhan, Auckland Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #16 Glamour Events - Eid Ul Adha Gala ( link ) When: 12:30pm=5:30pm | June 1st Where: Manukau Tennis Centre Cost: N/A Sign up: Email for registration details [email protected] |
#17 MIYC - Anti Drugs & Alcohol practical workshop ( link ) When: 9:30am-3:30pm | June 15th Where: 38 Saint George street, Papatoetoe, Auckland Cost: N/A Sign up: Registration form | #18 At-Taqwa Trust - Stories of the Prophets ( link ) When: 4:30pm-6:30pm | June 17th (Every Tuesday) Where: Masjid at taqwa - 58 Grayson Avenue, Manukau Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#19 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day When: 10am | June 15th Where: The Trusts Arena - 65-67 Central Park Drive, Henderson Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #20 MIYC - Youth Activity at Adrenaline Forest (Brothers only) When: 12:30pm | August 3rd Where: 12 Stone road, Bombay 2675 Cost: $48 Adults, $42 Students [ID], $34 Under 18 Sign up: Contact Br. Idris 021109064 to register |
#21 At Taqwa Trust - Fiji Islands Muslim Retreat ( link ) When: 12pm | October 10th-12th Where: Masjid Muhammadi Mulomulo, Nadi Cost: N/A Sign up: Contact [email protected] or 0800 247 526 | #22 NZ Halal Show When: November 1st-2nd Where: Auckland Showgrounds Cost: N/A Sign up: Please see website for more details |
Hastings, Palmerston North, CHCH, DND
#1 Iera - Hawkes Bay Tour [ Dawah Training ] ( image ) When: After Isha | May 23rd Where: Hawkes Bay Masjid. 718 Heretaunga Street East, Parkvale, Hastings Cost: N/A Sign up: Contact brother Yaqub Michael Naera 0221660792 or email [email protected] | #2 Iera - Hawkes Bay Tour [ Masjid Open Day ] ( image ) When: 11am-2pm | May 24th Where: Hawkes Bay Masjid. 718 Heretaunga Street East, Parkvale, Hastings Cost: N/A Sign up: Contact brother Yaqub Michael Naera 0221660792 or email [email protected] |
#3 Iera - Hawkes Bay Tour [ Mana Islam Program ] ( image ) When: Magrib to Isha | May 24th Where: Hawkes Bay Masjid. 718 Heretaunga Street East, Parkvale, Hastings Cost: N/A Sign up: Contact brother Yaqub Michael Naera 0221660792 or email [email protected] | #4 Iera - Hawkes Bay Tour [ Unity Event ] ( image ) When: 9am-11am | May 25th Where: Hawkes Bay Masjid. 718 Heretaunga Street East, Parkvale, Hastings Cost: N/A Sign up: Contact brother Yaqub Michael Naera 0221660792 or email [email protected] |
#5 Jummah Topic : Reality of this World ( link ) When: 12:30pm | May 23rd Where: 81 Cook street, West End, Palmerston North Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #6 21st Century Challenges and being Steadfast ( link ) When: After Isha | May 23rd Where: 81 Cook street, West End, Palmerston North Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#7 Youth Programs Soccer, Indoor games (Boys only) ( link ) When: 11:30am-3:30pm | May 24th Where: Massey University, Palmerston North Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #8 Family Night Program: Signs of the Final Hour ( link ) When: After Isha | May 24th Where: 81 Cook street, West End, Palmerston North Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#9 Massey Muslim Society Palmerston North - Dinner and Quiz Night ( link ) When: 3:30pm | May 25th Where: SSLB 1, Massey University Cost: N/A Sign up: link | #10 Sisters Halaqah Schedule ( link ) When: 5pm | May 23rd, 30th Where: Thesis House - University of Canterbury Cost: N/A Sign up: |
#11 UCMUSA - Wealth, Gratitude, and the Test of Faith: Insights from the People of the Garden in Surah Al-Kahf When: 5:30pm | May 23rd Where: Thesis House - University of Canterbury Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #12 IWCNZ - Youth Development Christchurch Programme When: 12pm | May 25th Where: Online tinyurl.com/YDchch2025 Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#13 BBQ event ( link ) When: 1pm | May 26th Where: Haere-roa UCSA Building Loan Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #14 UCMUSA - Walk 4 GAZA ( link ) When: 7:30am-5:30pm | May 31st Where: Meet up: Upper Riccarton Library | Hike Location: Clearwater Lake Track Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#15 MUSA Otago - Brothers Social Night ( link ) When: After Isha | Every Friday Where: Masjid Al Huda - Dunedin Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A | #16 MUSA Otago - Girls Night ( link ) When: After Isha | Every Friday Where: Masjid Al Huda - Dunedin Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
#17 MUSA Otago - BDS for Palestine ( link ) When: 6pm | May 26th Where: Humanities Common Room Burns Building, Otago University Cost: N/A Sign up: N/A |
🍔 The latest in halal food
Halal outlets that were not included in the latest edition of the Kiwi Muslim Directory
#1 Smash | Address: 188 Stoddard road, Wesley, Auckland |
💸 Donations/Fundraising
#1 Islamic Culture and Dawah Centre | Donate Here Bank Details: |
#2 First Islamic Centre in Levin | Levin Islamic Centre is embarking on a historic mission to build/purchse the first Islamic Centre for those travelling on St highway 1 through to lower North Island. Goal: $500,000 Donate: Bank name: ANZ Levin Branch Account name: Levin Islamic Centre Account number: 01-0666-0321441-00 Contact: Br. Mohammed Fahim on 021 0875 0636 |
#3 Masjid At-Tawheed | Build your house in Jannah! See link for more details and donations. |
#4 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. Bank details: |
#5 Walk 4 Gaza | See link and image for more details |
#6 Al Manar Qurbani for Palestine | Qurbani for Palestine – 1446H | 2025 🐑 Target: 1000 Qurban | $295 per Qurban Donate Online: Account Name: Almanar Trust WhatsApp only: 021 514 571 |
#7 Taupo Islamic Centre | At this stage we’re seeking for $150.000/- for the Building Consent of the Masjid. Also, we’re offering an area of a Mussalla in the masjid for just $2,250/- that means whoever uses that place you’ll be rewarded until the day of judgment In Sha Allah😊☝️ Bank Account Details: Taupo Islamic Educational and Welfare Trust Kiwi Bank: 38-9016-0269208-00 SWIFT Code: CITINZ2X General Secretary: Mohammed Zubair Ahmed +64 212 486 786 |
#8 Al Manar Qurbani ( link ) | Qurbani Appeal - Eid Ul Adha Bank Transfer |
#9 Masjid Al Farooq ( link ) | Alhumdu lillah last ten years of hard work paid off last week when Auckland Council granted Masjid Al Farooq the Code of Compliance marking the successful completion of the new structure. In terms of funding we still have around $350,000.00 of personl loans to pay. You can buy a Mussallah plot for $500.00 or make an online donation to: |
#10 FIANZ Qurbani ( link ) | FIANZ invites you to participate in the Qurbani 2025 project, an opportunity to fulfill your religious obligation and support communities in need across 30 countries. See link for more details. |
#11 The Fatimah Foundation ( link ) | DONATIONS: 38-9009-0498934-04 The Fatimah Foundation needs your support to replenish Sadaqah Foodbank’s supplies next week. The NGO sector’s increasing demand for food has resulted in pressure on foodbanks. As Sadaqah Foodbank relies on donations due to lack of sustainable food security funding, we encourage you to set up an automatic payment or make a donation of any amount whenever possible. |
#12 Masjid As-Salam ( link ) | Qurbani 2025 see link for more details |
🙏 Quran Ayah of the Day
”But when the truth came to them, they said, “This is sorcery, and we refuse to believe in it.””