Crescent Chronicles #7

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

As Salam Alaikum 👋 

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

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👀 TLDR

📆 14 Events & Activities, 4 Cities

🍔 1 New Food Option

💰 9 Donation Opportunities

🚗 Events happening over the next fortnight & more

#1 Meet Dr. Sohail Hanif, CEO of the National Zakat Foundation UK, Visiting New Zealand

When: 7th May, 7.20pm (After Isha)

Where: Airport Masjid

Cost: Free

Sign up: No Sign Up Needed

#2 Meet Dr. Sohail Hanif, CEO of the National Zakat Foundation UK, Visiting New Zealand

When: 8th May, 6.30pm

Where: TBD (See FB Page)

Cost: Free

Sign up: No Sign Up Needed

#3 Meet Dr. Sohail Hanif, CEO of the National Zakat Foundation UK, Visiting New Zealand

When: 9th May, 7pm

Where: Hamilton Jamia Masjid

Cost: Free

Sign up: No Sign Up Needed

#4 Quran Tajweed For Ladies

When: 9th May, 6-7pm (Every Thursday)

Where: Kilbirnie Masjid, Wellington

Cost: Free

Sign up: Link

#5 Meet Dr. Sohail Hanif, CEO of the National Zakat Foundation UK, Visiting New Zealand

When: 10th May, 12.30pm (Jummah)

Where: Al-Noor Mosque, Christchurch

Cost: Free

Sign up: No Sign Up Needed

#6 Meet Dr. Sohail Hanif, CEO of the National Zakat Foundation UK, Visiting New Zealand

When: 10th May, 4pm

Where: Linwood Islamic Center, Christchurch

Cost: Free

Sign up: No Sign Up Needed

#7 Meet Dr. Sohail Hanif, CEO of the National Zakat Foundation UK, Visiting New Zealand

When: 10th May, 6pm

Where: University of Canterbury, Christchurch (See FB Page)

Cost: Free

Sign up: No Sign Up Needed

#8 Messages From The Quran with Sister Eman Bisisou

When: 11th May, 11am-12.30pm (Every Saturday)

Where: Masjid Al Rahman, 72 Carr Rd, Mt Roskill

Cost: Free

Sign up: Ladies Only

#9 Developing Young Leaders - Dr. Firdaus Aziz

When: 12th May, 4.30pm-7pm (Dinner Provided)

Where: 75 Hendry Ave, Hillsborough, Auckland

Cost: Free

Sign up: NA see website more details

#10 New Muslim Workshop

When: 12th May, 1pm-4pm (Lunch Provided)

Where: Masjid Al Tawheed, 38-40 Webster Lane, Papatoetoe

Cost: Free

Sign up: Ladies Only

#11 Night Bazaar

When: 18th May, 4pm - 9pm

Where: Mount Roskill War Memorial Hall, Auckland

Cost: Free

#12 Fall Festival Market

When: 18th May, 11am - 4pm

Where: Māngere Central Hall, 241 Kirkbride Rd, Mangere

Cost: Free

#13 Hikmah Boys Quiz Night

When: 19th May, 5.45pm

Where: Ponsonby Masjid, Auckland

Cost: $10 - Dinner Provided

Sign up: Enrol here 

#14 Strength in Sisterhood

When: 15th June, 10am - 3pm

Where: 96 New North Rd, Auckland

Cost: $30

Sign up: The day will be Jam packed full of activities for your mind, body and soul we have a special guest speaker to discuss important topics related to being a muslimah and health practices, along with goody bags at the end of the day thanks to our sponsors. Enrol here 

🍔 The latest in halal food

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

#1 Khanz Cafe and Bakery

Address: 38 East Tamaki Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland
Comments: Muslim Owner

💸 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 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

#5 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/

#6 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

#7 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

#8 Help Lift Dawah

Note: Donation request to continue Dawah work.

Bank Account Details:

Bank Account: 06-0197-0951490-01

Ref: DAWAH

Swift Code: ANZBNZ22 

#9 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

🙏 Quran Ayah of the Day

“For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.”

The Holy Quran · Ash-Sharh (The Consolation) · 94:5