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Crescent Chronicles #4
Newsletter where we share new events, halal spots and interesting information for Muslims in NZ
As Salam Alaikum π
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π TLDR
π 18 Events & Activities, 4 Cities
π 1 New Food Option
π° 12 Donation Opportunities
π Events happening over the next fortnight & more
#1 Community Dinner - Ramadan Iftaar When: Thursday 28th of March, 6.45pm - 7.45pm Where: Otahuhu Library, 28-30 Mason Ave, Otahuhu, Auckland Cost: Free Sign up: Register by 27th March by emailing [email protected] | #2 Ladies Iftaar - Ramadan on the Shore When: Friday 29th of March, 6 pm - 8.30pm Where: NSIA Hub, 58 Akoranga Dr, North Shore, Auckland Cost: $35 Sign up: Ladies Only, Age 25+ - Register here |
#3 Pre-Eid Market When: Saturday 30th of March, 11am-3pm Where: Lynfield Youth & Leisure Centre, Auckland Cost: Free Sign up: For a stall email [email protected] | #4 Ramadan Community Iftaar When: Saturday 30th of March, 7.30pm Where: Hall B, Claudelands Event Centre, Corner of Brooklyn Rd & Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton Cost: Free Sign up: Register by 20th March by emailing [email protected] |
#5 Al Manar Trust Ramadan Quran Competition 2024 When: Saturday 30th of March, 9am Start, 5pm Prizegiving followed by Iftaar Where: Masjid Arrahman, 72 Carr Rd Cost: Free Sign up: RSVP & more information in link | #6 Quran Memorisation & Recitation Competition When: Sunday 31st of March, 10am-3pm, 6pm Prizegiving Where: Avondale Islamic Centre, 122 Blockhouse Bay Rd, Avondale, Auckland Cost: Free Sign up: RSVP & more information in link |
#7 New Lynn Ramadan Market When: Saturday 6th of April, 6.30pm-8.30pm Where: New Lynn Community Centre Cost: Free Sign up: No sign up required. If you would like to register a stall, see here link | #8 NZ Eid Day - Wellington When: Thursday 11th of April, 9am-3pm (Date TBC based on moonsighting) Where: Sky Stadium, Wellington Cost: Free Sign up: Register for a stall here |
#9 NZ Eid Day - Auckland When: Thursday 11th of April or Friday 12th of April (Date TBC based on moonsighting) Where: Eden Park Stadium, Auckland (TBC) Cost: Free Sign up: Register for a stall here | #10 Hamilton Eid Day When: Saturday 13th of April, 11am-5pm Where: Hall A/B Claudelands Event Centre. Gate 4 Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, Hamilton Cost: Free Sign up: Register for a stall here |
#11 Eid on the Shore - NSIA When: Saturday 13th of April, 12pm-5pm Where: AUT North Stadium, 90 Akoranga Dr, North Shore, Auckland Cost: Free Sign up: Register for a stall here | #12 Eid Al Fitr Festival When: Sunday 14th of April, 2pm-7pm Where: Christchurch Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre Cost: Free |
#13 Muslim Home School Co-Op Fundraiser When: Friday 19th of April, 11am-3pm Where: Owairaka Sea Scouts, Range View Rd, Auckland Cost: Free Sign up: Not Required | #14 New Windsor Eid Fest When: Saturday 20th of April, 11am-3pm Where: New Windsor School, 185 New Windsor Rd, Auckland. Cost: Free Sign up: For a stall sign up here |
#15 Whau Eid Festival When: Saturday 20th of April, 11am-2pm Where: New Lynn Community Centre Cost: Free Sign up: No sign-up up required. If you would like to register a stall, see here link | #16 Eid Gala When: Saturday 20th of April, 10am-3pm Where: Porchester Islamic Centre, 463 Porchester Rd, Randwick Park Cost: Free Sign up: No sign-up required. For more information contact [email protected] |
#17 Eid Night Bazaar When: Sunday 21st of April, 5pm-10pm Where: Mount Roskill War Memorial Hall Cost: Free Sign up: No sign-up required. If you would like to register a stall, see link | #18 IWCNZ Youth Summit When: May 3rd - 5th Where: Hamilton Cost: Free Sign up: Muslimah Youth aged 18 to 30. Registration opens at 6:30pm on March 25th - https://iwcnz.org.nz/ |
#19 Tohfatush Shabab - UKLA When: Starts 7th May 2023, then every Tuesday 7.30pm to 8.45pm Where: 185 Stoddard Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland Cost: Free Sign up: Enrol here - For enquiries contact 0204446060 |
Online
#1 Pearls of the Quran by Ustadha Waseema Ahmed When: 16th, 23rd and 30th of March from 10am to 11am Where: On Zoom - tinyurl.com/quranreflections24 Meeting ID: 965 0426 7080 Cost: Free Sign up: No sign-up is required. Program for Sisters |
π The latest in halal food
New halal outlets that were not included in the latest edition of the Kiwi Muslim Directory
#1 Pista House | Address: 1A Calgary St, Sandringham, Auckland |
πΈ Donations/Fundraising
For more zakat options please see here - 3/4s down the page are Charity Listings
#1 UNRWA | Note: Appeal for donation to UNRWA Contact: More info at https://donate.unrwa.org |
#2 Jannah Rd Charity - Zakat Appeal | Note: Jannah Rd collects and distributes funds to need families Bank Account Details: Jannah Road Charity Trust Registration Number: CC51652 Account Name: Jannah Road Account Number: 38-9016-0844751-02 For overseas donors: SWIFT Code: KIWINZ22 Contact: Email [email protected] |
#3 Baitul Duwafah - NZs first rest home dedicated to the Muslim community | Bank Account Details: Direct Deposit: Bank of New Zealand Account #: 02-0191-0438450-00 Swift Code: BKNZNZ22 Contact: Mrs. Ismail - 027 315 6006 Ms. Fazilat Shah - 027 624 2037 |
#4 Eid Gift Drive | Note: Every Sunday 1pm-2pm from 1st March-31st March. Drop off gifts to Masjid Tawheed, 38 St George St, Papatoetoe. Gifts will be donated to families at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. |
#5 Ramadhan Food Packs - from $3 Day! | Note: Feed the Needy Muslims during Ramadhan. Funds will be distributed based on supply, access and need around the world. Priority will be given to Palestine. Bank Account Details: BNZ Account #: 02-0208-0121311-002 Reference: Ramadan Contact: More info and donate online at https://almanar.co.nz/project/ramadhan-food-pack/ |
#6 Baitul Maal New Zealand | Note: Donate to grow New Zealandβs first waqf fund. Endorsed by FIANZ Bank Account Details: Donate here Contact: More info at www.baitulmaal.nz |
#7 Auckland City Islamic Centre | Note: First permanent Islamic Centre in the heart of Auckland CBD is being built for local workers and students. The location that has been bought is Landmark House, 187 Queen St, Auckland. Building to commence in Q4 2024 Bank Account Details: Donate here Contact: More info at https://acic.nz/ |
#8 Lote Tree Trust - Hillsborough Masjid | Note: Building the Hillsborough Masjid: A Home for Dar al Quran. Bank Account Details: Account Name: Lote Tree Trust Account Number: 38-9016-0861578-01 INTERNATIONAL SWIFT CODE: KIWINZ22 Donate here Contact: More info here |
#9 Ramadan Appeal 2024 - Revive Afghanistan | Note: Large Food Pack Options to feed a family in need for a whole month, or provide a warm meal daily for iftaar. **Zakat Eligible Bank Account Details: Bank Account: 06-0185-0943071-00 Ref: Ramadan Contact: More info and online donation option here |
#10 Help Lift Dawah | Note: Donation request to continue Dawah work. Bank Account Details: Bank Account: 06-0197-0951490-01 Ref: DAWAH Swift Code: ANZBNZ22 |
#11 Masjid & Darul Uloom in Kumeu | Note: Currently 200 students studying at the, and due to increased need they have purchased a new property. Total cost was $1.8M, have raised $1.2M, $600K remaining. Bank Account Details: Auckland Islamic Trust Bank Account: 03-0179-0401065-004 Ref: TRIGG RD Contact: More info here |
#12 NSIA Hub Donation Request | Note: To uphold the NSIA's vital mission of nurturing our youth in their Islamic heritage. Your support ensures our children remain firmly rooted in their faith. Bank Account Details: Bank account: 12-3072-0015272-00 Reference: Donation Contact: More info and online payment here |
π Quran Ayah of the Day
βIndeed, We are sufficient for you against the mockersβ