Crescent Chronicles #37

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

As Salam Alaikum 👋 

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👀 TLDR

📆 35 Events & Activities across NZ

🍔 2 New Food Options

💰 7 Donation Opportunities

🚗 Events happening over the next fortnight & more

Auckland

#1 South Auckland Muslim Association - Diploma in Islamic Law ( link )

When: September 29th

Where: Online

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#2  UOMSA & AUTMSA Keffiyeh Day BBQ & Stalls ( 1, 2 )

When: 11am-3pm | September 25th

Where: UOA Quad, University of Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#3 AUTMSA - Online Trivia ( link )

When: All day | September 26th

Where: Online

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#4 UOMSA - Islamic Awareness Week - Arts & Craft Workshop ( link )

When: 3pm-5pm | September 26th

Where: Main Quad, University of Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#5 KhawatNetwork - Khawat in Tech ( link )  

When: 1pm-4:30pm | September 25th

Where: TBA

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#6 PSNAOTEAROA - Free Palestine Vehicle Convoy ( link )  

When: 12pm | September 27th

Where: 257 Great South Road, Drury

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#7 Jannah Road - Spritual Empowerment (Ustazah Shameem Sultanah ( link )  

When: 1pm-3pm | September 27th

Where: Fisher & Paykal Appliances Auditorium, University of Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#8 The Halal Collective Festival ( link )

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

Where: Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#9 Muslim Wealth Summit ( link ) 

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

Where: Rydges Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#10 Almanar - 24 hour Youth Camp ( link ) 

When: 8:30am September 27th-8am September 28th

Where: 72 Carr Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#11 NSIA - What to learn & How to learn it ( link ) 

When: 4pm | September 28th

Where: NSIA Hub, 58 Akoranga Drive

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#12 AUTMSA - Quran Competition ( link ) 

When: 2pm-6pm | October 1st

Where: TBA

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#13 Monthly Family Event ( link ) 

When: 6pm-7:30pm | October 4th

Where: Masjid At Taqwa, 58 Grayson Ave, Manukau

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#14 Mahabbah Books - The Blessed Sanctuary Unveiling the sanctity of Masjid Al-Aqsa ( link ) 

When: 5:45pm-6:30pm (Saturdays only) | Starting October 4th

Where: Online

Cost: All proceeds are donated to Palestine

Sign up: N/A

#15 IWCNZ - Muslimah Multi-Sport Tournament ( link ) 

When: October 4th

Where: Central Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#16 UOMSA - Annual General Meeting ( link ) 

When: 6:30pm-8pm | October 9th

Where: New Arts Building Rooms 201-311, University of Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#17 IWCNZ - Muslimah Multi-Sport Tournament ( link ) 

When: October 11th

Where: Central Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#18 Family Violence Prevention Workshops ( link ) 

When: October 11th, November 15h, December 6th

Where: TANI Office, 101 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#19 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

#20 IWCNZ - Netball Tournament ( link ) 

When: October 11th

Where: Coming soon

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#21 The Auckland Asia Expo ( 1, 2 ) 

When: October 11th-12th

Where: Auckland Showgrounds

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#22  Ulul Albab - Bathing Janazah & Shrouding Ghusl ( link ) 

When: 10:30am-12:30pm | October 12th

Where: Masjid Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, 5b Cortina Place, Pakuranga

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#23 Ayesha Halal - Global Halal Expo 2025 ( 1, 2 )

When: 9am | October 18th

Where: Netball Manurewa, 95 Browns rd, Manurewa

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Please see website for more details

#24 NZ Halal Show

When: November 1st-2nd

Where: Auckland Showgrounds

Cost: N/A

Sign up: Please see website for more details

#25 UAIINZ - Summer camp 2025 ( link )

When: December 21st-January 23rd

Where: TBA

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

OTHER NORTH ISLAND & SOUTH ISLAND EVENTS

#1 Alameen NZ - Futsal Tournament ( link )

When: September 22nd - October 3rd

Where: Tawa Recreation Centre, 38 Duncan Street, Tawa, Wellington

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#2  Massey Muslim Society - Kuffeiyah Day ( 1, 2 )

When: September 25th

Where: Massey University, Palmerston North

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#3  WMSA - Islam Awareness Week; Kuffeiyah Day + Palestine Fundraiser ( link )

When: September 25th

Where: N/A

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#4  WMSA - Islam Awareness Week; Story-Telling Circle ( link )

When: September 26th

Where: N/A

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#5 UCMUSA - Sisterlink High Tea ( link )

When: 10:30am-1pm | September 28th

Where: John Britten 102, University of Canterbury, Christchurch

Cost: $2 pp

Sign up: N/A

#6 NIYAYOUTH - Hamilton Boys BBQ ( link )

When: 4:30pm-6:30pm | September 28th

Where: Innes Common Park, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#7 Alameen NZ - Girls Sports Day ( link )

When: 4pm-5:30pm | October 2nd

Where: Tawa Recreation Centre, 38 Duncan Street, Tawa, Wellington

Cost: $20 pp

Sign up: N/A

#8  Somali Association - Youth Boys Camp ( link )

When: October 3rd-5th

Where: N/A

Cost: $30 pp

Sign up: N/A

#9 UCMUSA - Unity Day - AGM & Celebration ( link )

When: 10am-2pm | October 4th

Where: Undercroft 101, University of Canterbury

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

#10 Alameen NZ - Family Camp ( link )

When: January 2026

Where: Brookfield outdoor education centre, Lowerhutt, Wellington

Cost: N/A

Sign up: N/A

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🍔 The latest in halal food

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

#1 Alif (owned by Sensational Chicken)

Address: 12 Weymouth road, Manurewa
Comments: 

#2 Biryaniwala

Address: 
1222 Dominion rd, Mt Roskill
162 Great south rd, Papatoetoe
3/330 Great north rd, Henderson
Comments: FIANZ certificalte

💸 Donations/Fundraising

#1 Emergency GAZA appeal ( link )

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels. UN-backed experts have confirmed famine in Gaza Governorate, including Gaza City, with more than half a million people facing life-threatening hunger. Thousands of children are now at risk of starvation.

Donate here: children-of-gaza-crisis.unicef.org.nz/fianz-for-gaza-stand-with-us-stay-with-them

#2 Auckland Islamic Trust ( link )

Madrasah Uthmaaneyah has been running from Al Furqan for the last few years. We’re searching for families to set up on automatic payment of just $10 p/w for the operational expenses.

Account details:

Westpac

Auckland Islamic Trust (AIT)
03-0179-0401065-003
Reference: MU Donation

#3 Al Manar Trust - Donate your Zakat ( link )

REMINDER: Give Your 2.5% Zakat al-Maal Today Your Zakat isn’t just an obligation, it’s a lifeline for families in need.

Zakat Account Details:

Almanar Trust

Bank: BNZ Onehunga

Account #: 02-0208-0121311-03

Reference: Zakat
Donate Online: https://almanar.co.nz/zakat/ 

#4 Safura Academy ( link )

Help us celebrate Safura’s legacy by supporting our first-ever graduation, empowering students with education, inspiration, and opportunity.

We aim to give children the opportunities Safura would have cherished – a place to grow, learn, and shine. Your support helps us provide:

Safe and inspiring learning environments

Quality teachers and educational resources

Programs that build confidence, curiosity, and leadership

Please see link to donate.

#5 Blockhouse Bay School Project ( link )

Our Blockhouse Bay school project is to be settled on 30th of September 2025. Therefore, like in the past we are making an urgent appeal for donation, interest-free loans and investment.

As far as investment is concerned any amount over $5000 will be considered and you will get your share of income from an estimated value for rent or lease for the Blockhouse Bay school worth over $650,000 per annum (subject to rental valuation confirmation).

We urgently request you to spread this word around by talking to others and if possible give us the contact information of others who are ready to help.

#6 Al-Falah Educational Trust ( 1, 2 )

Donation Appeal: Please support the final stage of our Masjid project. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to completion.

#7 The Islamic Educational & Dawah Trust ( 1, 2, 3 )

Help establish a muslim school in west auckland, Al-Madinah school’s west auckland campus.

The IED trust has secured a property in Blockhouse bay and needs your help.

Target: $14m

Bank details:

The Islamic Educational and Dawah Trust
Acc no: 01-0249-0050273-09
Swift: ANZBNZ22

For receipt:
Particular: Donor Name
Code: Donation
Reference: Mobile number

Deadline: 30/09/2025

🙏 Quran Ayah of the Day

To God belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He creates whatever He wills. He grants daughters to whomever He wills, and He grants sons to whomever He wills.

The Holy Quran · Ash-Shura (Consultation) · 42:49