Crescent Chronicles #4

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

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πŸ‘€ TLDR

πŸ“† 18 Events & Activities, 4 Cities

πŸ” 1 New Food Option

πŸ’° 12 Donation Opportunities

πŸš— 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

Sign up: Register here. Stall here

#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
Passcode: 182200

Cost: Free

Sign up: No sign-up is required. Program for Sisters

πŸ” 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
Comments: Muslim Owned

πŸ’Έ 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 Zealand’s 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

πŸ™ Quran Ayah of the Day

β€œIndeed, We are sufficient for you against the mockers”

The Holy Quran Β· Al-Hijr (The Rock) Β· 15:95