Crescent Chronicles #32

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

As Salam Alaikum 👋 

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👀 TLDR

📆 33 Events & Activities across NZ

💰 6 Donation Opportunities

KIWI MUSLIM DIRECTORY X NZ HALAL SHOW COLLAB

Exciting News for ALL businesses! We’ve teamed up with Halal Expo NZ to bring you an exclusive ~25-30% OFF Exhibit Deal!
Book your stall today and make the most of this amazing partnership.
Email [email protected] and mention Kiwi Muslim Directory to secure your solid discount. Don’t miss this opportunity to shine at the New Zealand Halal Show, an incredible initiative by the @nzhalalshow team! ( See link )

IERA - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for new Muslim mentors to teach new Muslims one one one online. Full training given. Apply now!
Contact Br. Merwase +64275115518 or email [email protected] for more info. ( See 1, 2, 3 )

🚗 Events happening over the next fortnight & more

Auckland

#1 Unerased: The Palestinian Experience (2nd ed.)

When: 6pm-8pm | Exhibition dates: 28 June–12 July | Opening hours: 12-6pm Wed–Sun

Where: 250 Ponsonby road, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#2 Revival of the Heart by Farhan bin Rafee ( link ) 

When: July 2nd - July 5th, see link for ALL events

Where: See link for details

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 

#3 Monthly Quran Tafseer ( link ) 

When: 7:10pm | July 3rd

Where: Masjid Ayesha, 96 Maich road, Manurewa

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#4 NSIA - NZ Da'wah tour (Topic: Creator vs. Creation) by Br. Lim Joi Soon ( link )

When: 7:45pm | July 3rd

Where: NSIA Masjid – 58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#5 NZIIC - Weekly daras ( link )

When: 7:20pm | July 3rd

Where: Masjid at Taqwa, 58 Grayson ave, Manukau

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 

#6 Khawat Youth - Careers Kōrero session for Women ( link ) 

When: 2pm-5pm | July 3rd

Where: AUT city campus, WF311

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 

#7 Heart-led Hijrah ( link )

When: 4:30pm-7:30pm | July 5th

Where: My little library. 1484B Dominion road, Mt Roskill

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#8 MANZ - Mental Health Importance & Islamic Perspective ( link ) 

When: 11am-12:30pm | July 5th

Where: Online Microsoft Teams

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 

#9 She strikes. She rises. For Sudan. with Sarah Siraj Kickboxing session ( link )

When: 2:30pm-4pm | July 5th

Where: City Kickboxing, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#10 Persian Food Cooking Class ( link ) 

When: 12:30pm-2pm | July 5th

Where: Karori Community Center

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 

#11  Family Night Program (Topic: Accountability in Islam

When: Magrib-Isha | July 5th

Where: Masjid Al-Rahman, 31-33 Armada drive, Ranui

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 

#12 Ladies Programme with Mufti Musayyab ( link ) 

When: 1:30pm-2:30pm | July 6th

Where: 71 Hallberry road, Mangere

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 

#13 Girls Leadership Project

When: 10:30am-12pm | July 7th-9th

Where: NSIA Masjid – 58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote

Cost: N/A

Sign up: link

#14 IWCNZ - Evening with Dame Valerie Adams ( link )

When: Doors open 6:30pm | July 8th

Where: Auckland Central

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Reserve your spot today: tinyurl.com/IWCNZxValerie

#15  Youth Employability Programme ( link )

When: 9:30am-3:30pm | July 8th-30th

Where: 173 Captain Springs rd, Onehunga

Cost: N/A

Sign up: 

#16 3 Day Holiday Program for Girls (12+)

When: 9am-3pm | July 8th-10th

Where: Hillsborough Masjid, 429 Hillsborough road, Hillsborough

Cost: N/A

Sign up: link

#17 A Journey through Jannah by Sheikh Suleiman Hani ( link )

When: 7pm-9pm | July 10th

Where: NISA hub, 58 Akoranga drive, Northcote

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#18 Homeschool Kids Market ( link )

When: 4pm-8pm | July 11th

Where: New Lynn Community Centre

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Book your stall today and let's empower our children together! link

#19 Makarim - A Holistic Health Seminar (Islamic Perspective) ( link )

When: 6pm-9pm | July 11th

Where: IQRA school hall

Cost: N/A

Sign up

#20 EONZ - Kids Market Day ( link )

When: 11am-1:30pm | July 12th

Where: New Lynn Community Centre

Cost: Stall Fee: $15

Sign up: N/A

#21 IWCNZ - Build your Financial Future with Fatimah Jangana ( link )

When: 10am | July 13th

Where: Online Zoom

Cost: N/A

Sign up: http://tinyurl.com/IWCNZxFinance

#22 Halal Hāngi & Cultural Cuisine Experience ( link ) 

When: 6pm-8pm | July 13th

Where: Mt Roskil War Memorial Hall

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#23 We Thrive Together Programme ( 1, 2 ) 

When: 6:30pm-8:30pm | July 17th (Dur. 12 weeks)

Where: Online Zoom

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#24 EONZ - Halal Market ( link ) 

When: 2pm-6:30pm | July 26th

Where: Western Springs Community Hall 1 & 2

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Want to hold a stall? Apply here: link 

#25 Mahabbah Books - Tafsir Halaqa ( link )

When: 10:30am-11:15am | July 26th (Dur: 4 weeks)

Where: Avondale Islamic Centre or Online

Cost: $20 pp for book

Sign up: Sign up required link 

#26 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

#27 The Halal Collective Festival ( link ) 

When: 1pm-9pm | September 27th & 28th

Where: Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, Auckland

Cost: $48 Adults, $42 Students [ID], $34 Under 18

Sign up: N/A

#28 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

#29 NZ Halal Show

When: November 1st-2nd

Where: Auckland Showgrounds

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Please see website for more details

OTHER NORTH ISLAND & S0UTH ISLAND EVENTS

#1 Night Market Bake Sale ( link )

When: 7pm-9pm | July 8th

Where: The Pa, Waikato University, Hillcrest Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#2 Plants of the Quran Book signing & Art Exhibition ( link ) 

When: 4pm-9pm | September 20th

Where: Woodlands Homestead, 42 Whitikahu Road, Taupiri 3791, New Zealand

Cost: $120 pp

Sign up: N/A

#3 Public Speaking Masters Class with Sheikh Mohamed Zewada and Br. Niyaaz Sayed ( link ) 

When: 10am-4pm | July 12th

Where: Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea Campus 33 Bunny Street, Pipitea

Cost: N/A

Sign up: link

#4  UCMUSA Muslim Mini-Market ( link )

When: 9am-2pm | July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Where: The Riccarton Sunday Market

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

💸 Donations/Fundraising

#1 Masjid Project

Please donate generously towards masjid project.

Bank details:

At Taqwa Trust 02-0191-0043002-008 Ref: project

#2 Masjid Bilal Napier Islamic Centre ( link )

Generously donate to establish the first Islamic Centre in Napier!

Bank details:

Bank BNZ
Account number: 02-0700-0091599-000
Account name: Napier Islamic & Masjid Bilal Trust

#3 Jannah Road Charity Trust ( link )

Zakat appeal 2025

Account name: Jannah Road
Account number: 38-9016-0844751-02

#4 Almanar Relief Update – Gaza ( link )

Donate now: https://tinyurl.com/almanarPal 

Bank Details:

Account Name: Almanar Trust
Bank: BNZ Onehunga
Account #: 02-0208-0121311-02
Reference for Sadaqa: PalRelief
Reference for Zakat: PalZakat

Contact (WhatsApp only): 021514571

#5 FIANZ - Humanitarian aid to Palestine ( link )

Join us in providing essential food to GAZA. There are three projects you can donate to: 1. Zulhijjah - Hot meal Project, 2. Zulhijjah - Bread packs Project, 3. Zulhijjah - Water Project. Please see the link to donate to these projects.

#6 Masjid al Quddus

Buy a Musalla space for just $2250
Build your house in Jannah

Bank account details:
Taupo Islamic Educational and Welfare Trust
Kiwi Bank: 38-9016-0269208-00
SWIFT CODE: CITINZ2X
Registered charity number: CC51724

Contact: [email protected]
HAJI ABDUL KIDDUS
+64 22 092 1657
MOHAMMED ZUBAIR
+64 21 248 6786

🙏 Quran Ayah of the Day

“On the Day when you see the believing men and believing women—their light radiating ahead of them, and to their right: “Good news for you today: gardens beneath which rivers flow, dwelling therein forever. That is the great triumph.”

The Holy Quran · Al-Hadid (The Iron) · 57:12