Crescent Chronicles #6

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

As Salam Alaikum ๐Ÿ‘‹ 

Welcome to our new subscribers! This is Crescent Chronicles, the newsletter thatโ€™s all about keeping you in the know! Brought to you by the team at Kiwi Muslim Directory.

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๐Ÿ‘€ TLDR

๐Ÿ“† 9 Events & Activities

๐Ÿ” 1 New Food Option

๐Ÿ’ฐ 11 Donation Opportunities

๐Ÿš— Events happening over the next fortnight & more

#1 Eid Market Day

When: Sunday 27th April, 11am

Where: 326 Massey Rd, Mangere East, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: Not required

#2 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/

#3 Tohfatul Bannat - UKLA

When: Starts 4th May 2023, then every Saturday, 12.30pm to 2pm

Where: 189A Stoddard Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland

Cost: Free - For Girls

Sign up: Enrol here - For enquiries contact 0204446060

#4 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

#6 NSIA Young Men Cooking Class

When: 23 April 1:30pm

Where: NSIA Hub, 58 Akoranga Drive

Cost: Free

Sign up: Enrol here - For enquiries contact 0204446060

#7 Eid in the Park

When: 28 April, 11am to 4pm

Where: Cornwall park Rotunda hut

Cost: Free

Sign up: Not required, RSVP to Asma Mirza - 0212373507, Farina Feiroz: 0211354257

#8 Womenโ€™s only Swimming Takapuna

When: Every Saturday, starting 20 April 2024, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre, 37 Kilarney Street, Takapuna

Cost: Free

Sign up: Not required

#9 IWCNZ Muslimah Youth Pool Event

When: 28 April, 2pm-4pm

Where: Massey, Auckland

Cost: $10, Age restriction Muslimah Youth aged 12 - 30

Sign up: tinyurl.com/IWCNZpool

๐Ÿ” The latest in halal food

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

#1 Tempation - Indian Cuisine & Kebab

Address: 379 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Comments: Muslim owner, Mohammed Irfan Ali

๐Ÿ’ธ 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 Onehunga Islamic Centre Fundraising

Note: The masjid is undergoing major renovations and extensions to add more facilities for nearly 200 plus extra brothers, and separate facilities for ladies.

Bank Account Details:

Onehunga Islamic Trust

Account #: 03-0211-0369676-00

Contact: Salim Mangera - 021634767

#5 Baitul Maal New Zealand

Note: Donate to grow New Zealandโ€™s first waqf fund. Endorsed by FIANZ

Bank Account Details:

Donate here

Contact: More info at www.baitulmaal.nz

#6 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/

#7 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

#8 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

#9 Help Lift Dawah

Note: Donation request to continue Dawah work.

Bank Account Details:

Bank Account: 06-0197-0951490-01

Ref: DAWAH

Swift Code: ANZBNZ22 

#10 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

#11 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

๐Ÿ™ Quran Ayah of the Day

โ€œFor them is good news in this life, and in the Hereafter. There is no alteration to the words of God. That is the supreme triumph.โ€

The Holy Quran ยท Yunus (Jonas) 10:64