BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NZMA - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NZMA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20140405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20140927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20150404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20150926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20160402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20160924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20170401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20170923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20180331T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20180929T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20190406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20190928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200928T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200928T200000 DTSTAMP:20200923T071458Z CREATED:20200923T071458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T071458Z UID:2551-1601319600-1601323200@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Conversation with Labour DESCRIPTION:Click the above image to enlarge\nJoin us in conversation with Labour on\nwww.facebook.com/nzma.kiwi.nz URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/conversation-with-labour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/nzma-fb-poster-new-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200727T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200727T130000 DTSTAMP:20200712T061329Z CREATED:20200712T061329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T061329Z UID:2550-1595847600-1595854800@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:NZMA AGM 2020 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/nzma-agm-2020/ LOCATION:Avondale Islamic Centre\, Avondale Islamic Centre\, 122\, Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NZMA-AGM-Notice2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200425T000000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200427T000000 DTSTAMP:20200423T202108Z CREATED:20200423T202108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T202108Z UID:2548-1587772800-1587945600@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:First Ramadan Sat 25 April 2020 DESCRIPTION:Dear Brothers & Sisters in Islam\, \nThe Moon has NOT been sighted on 23 April 2020. Ramadhan will start from 25th April 2020 in New Zealand announced by FIANZ Hilal Committee. \n \nClick on the above image to expand. \n  URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/first-ramadan-sat-25-april-2020/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200411T090200 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200525T000000 DTSTAMP:20200410T211053Z CREATED:20200410T211053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T211053Z UID:2547-1586595720-1590364800@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Ramadan 2020 Timetable DESCRIPTION:Click on the above timetable to expand. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/ramadan-2020-timetable/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200315T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200315T173000 DTSTAMP:20200314T063240Z CREATED:20200314T063240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T063240Z UID:2546-1584277200-1584293400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:15 March Remembrance - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:Mayor Phil Goff today announced that Auckland Council would be cancelling the Auckland’s Remembrance Event which was due to take place tomorrow at Eden Park to mark the one year since the March 15 mosque attacks in Christchurch. The decision has the support of the leaders of the Muslim community in Auckland and Government and is consistent with the decision made to cancel the National Remembrance Service in Christchurch due to the Coronavirus concerns to the public. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/15-march-remembrance-cancelled/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190922T181700 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190922T190000 DTSTAMP:20190918T202825Z CREATED:20190918T202825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T202825Z UID:2540-1569176220-1569178800@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Quiz Night -NZMA Youth DESCRIPTION:Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuh. \nNZMA in conjunction with MYNZ (Muslim Youth New Zealand) presents : \n      🌟 *Q-U-I-Z*    *N-I-G-HT-!* 🌟\nFeaturing : \n➡️ *Ambiyaa / Prophets* \n➡ *Sahaabah* \n➡ *General Knowledge* \n➡ *NZ / World History* \nDATE: Sunday 22 September 2019 \nTIME: 6 -8pm 🕠 immediately after Maghrib Salaah till Isha \nVENUE : Avondale Islamic Centre\, 122\, Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale \n*AGE:* 12 -25 \n🍕🌭 Meals will be provided In sha Allah. \nKindly Reigister your name online (form follows below). \nRegistration Form \nSee you there In sha Allah.‼ URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/quiz-night-nzma-youth/ LOCATION:122 Blockhouse Bay Road\, 122 Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AIC-QuizNight.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190828T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190828T160000 DTSTAMP:20190918T030234Z CREATED:20190918T030234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T030234Z UID:2538-1566997200-1567008000@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:St Dominic's College visits AIC DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Cala\, Head of Religious Education\, St Dominic’s College\, Henderson organised a tour for over 100 year 13 Students to visit Avondale Islamic Centre on Wednesday\, 28 August 2019 to learn about the practical side of Islam and how it relates to the Abrahamic faith as part of the connection with their topic on World Religions and in connection with Islamic Awareness Week. \nThe session began with a 30 min presentation about Islam \, the Masjid\, aspects of faith\, prayer\, fasting\, charity\, pilgrimage and rituals of burial\, thereafter a short Q&A followed by refreshments. Imam Shaakir Ismail thanked the teachers and students for taking the time to learn about other faiths practised in New Zealand. This being a vital ingredient for our future citizens to replace ignorance with enlightenment playing a major part in creating cohesive societies. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/st-dominics-college-visits-aic/ LOCATION:122 Bockhous Bay Road\, 122 Bockhous Bay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/St-Dominics-College-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190701T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190703T090000 DTSTAMP:20190918T224156Z CREATED:20190918T224156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T224156Z UID:2545-1561968000-1562144400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Creating Cohesive Societies in NZ DESCRIPTION:Aroha is the main ingredient for Cohesive societies to thrive\, our Prime Minister\, Jacinda Ardern took the lead to creating a culture that would change the way we look\, act\, behave and feel for each other in New Zealand. This extraordinary gesture of our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave us Aroha (Love\, Pity\, feeling concern\, Sympathy\, Compassion\, and Empathy & Integrity). She set in place firm directions for all government & local bodies\, with a clear message of what the new culture of all New Zealanders should adhear to and abide. No ifs no buts. Her quote to the nation “They are us”. \nThis is Leadership with Action. Get this\, she not only got her political party members but all members of parliament to go to Christchurch with her\, sending a clear message of unity to the nation. Her message to the President of USA\, offer sympathy and love for all Muslim Communities. \nThe Holy Quran states with verses expressing freedom of worship and strongly condemns any form of hate speech\, racism or inciting of violence. let us take the onus to educate ourselves about other people and their cultures. Let not the lack of knowledge negatively frame our thoughts and opinions about each other. In moving forward let us look beyond the stereotypes of robes and beards\, scarves and veils\, suits and ties\, dreadlocks and tattoos and let humanity bring us together. If we cannot be brothers and sister in faith then let us at least be brothers & sisters in Humanity\, (Imam Shaakir\, Avondale Islamic Centre). Jacida Ardem has also made waves to stop hate speech on Social media platforms like Facebook and Utube. \nThe main ingredients to build strong cohesive societies are:\n1. Strong\, open-minded\, fair and empathathetic leadership of the nation\n2. Genuine love and compassionate leadership of the nation\n3. Unquestionable integrity (unafraid to say what you mean-unbowing) leadership\n4. Leadership with Action (Do what you promise) for the nation \nIf these above can be achieved by the leaders of the nation\, cohesive societies will prosper. A clear example\, talking to refugees and new migrants from Muslim backgrounds now feel more safe\, with a sense of value\, recognition and feel inclusive in NZ than before the Christchurch incident. This government is putting extra funding to create societies that can contribute towards the nations GDP and the people feel proud to be able to uplift their families at the same time. A win-win outcome. \nThe Christchurch incident has opened doors\, opened minds\, brought about love for all people in NZ and this love needs to be harnessed to bring about cohesive and caring societies in the world. The Muslim leadership needs to lead by example as well\, as was done in NZ. We\, (NZMA) has already had strong connections with interfaith\, police and other agencies.  Hence\, we were able to reach out faster because of these relationships. \nAt recent International conference on Cohesive Societies in Singapore\, 19-21 June 2019. Singapore supported 10 different ethnicities by giving them its own identity to build its own churches\, temples\, mosques\, synagogues or community halls with funding\, under two conditions. Each community must learn about the other 9 religions and is required to organise two projects a year engaging and integrating with all the other ethnic communities with documentation and photo proof. This ensured these 10 religious communities worked in harmony and collectively to understand each other’s differences\, producing cohesive societies in Singapore. \nWe firmly believe having the leader of the nation that practices Aroha (Love\, Pity\, feeling concern\, Sympathy\, Compassion\, and Empathy & Integrity) and Kia Kaha (Stay Strong) is absolutely essential to building strong cohesive societies.\nAroha and Kia Kaha.\nOmar Fahmy\nAssistant Secretary\, New Zealand Muslim Association Inc. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/creating-cohesive-societies-in-nz/ LOCATION:Raffles Convention centre\, Raffles Convention centre\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190620_150524-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190610T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190612T110000 DTSTAMP:20190918T221928Z CREATED:20190918T221928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T221928Z UID:2541-1560160800-1560337200@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Tea with homeless at Library DESCRIPTION:New Zealand Muslim Association (NZMA) hosted morning tea for homeless at the Auckland library on 10 June 2019\, this was hosted at the Auckland library.  We also hosted over 100 librarians for morning tea at the Auckland Central Library on 12 June.  This was part of Eid ul Fitir celebrations and Library that week to raise awareness of Islamic literature and books. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/tea-with-homeless-at-library/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bFST-Homeless-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190524T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190524T140000 DTSTAMP:20190918T222938Z CREATED:20190918T222938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T222938Z UID:2543-1558695600-1558706400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:MP's at Ranui mosque DESCRIPTION:New Zealand Muslim Association (NZMA) hosted the Prime Minster\, Jacinda Ardern\, Phil Twyford\, Deborah Russell and Mayor Phil Geoff at the our mosque in Ranui.  There was a formal part for people to speak and welcome the PM and followed by speeches from PM\, MPs and Mayor.  PM had a one-on-one meetings with community members. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/mps-at-ranui-mosque/ LOCATION:31-33 Armada Dr\, 31-33 Armada Dr\, Ranui\, Auckland 0612\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-20190524-WA0125.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181104T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181104T140000 DTSTAMP:20181001T020516Z CREATED:20181001T020516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T020516Z UID:2536-1541325600-1541340000@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Mosque Open Day 2018 DESCRIPTION:New Zealand Muslim Association\nInvites you to its Mosque Open Day 2018\nOpen Entry – General Public \nDate: Sunday 4th November 2018 \nTime: 10am – 2pm \nVenues: Five New Zealand Muslim Association Branches in Auckland \n\nPonsonby Mosque: 17 Vermont Street\, Ponsonby\, Email: Ponsonby@nzma.kiwi.nz\nAvondale Islamic Centre: 122/126 Blockhouse Bay Rd\, Avondale\, Email: Avondale@nzma.kiwi.nz\nWest Auckland Mosque: 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui\, Email: Ranui@nzma.kiwi.nz\nBirkenhead Islamic Centre: 79 Onewa Road\, Birkenhead\, Email: Northshore@nzma.kiwi.nz\nKelston Islamic Centre: 45 Cartwright Rd\, Kelston\, Email: Kelston@nzma.kiwi.nz\n\nDress Code: Men please avoid wearing shorts and ladies requested to wear modest clothing \nLight refreshments will be served \nWebsite: www.nzma.kiwi.nz or www.fianz.com \nNZMA Committee. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/mosque-open-day-2018/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_0920-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180929T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180930T205900 DTSTAMP:20180930T230745Z CREATED:20180930T230745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180930T230745Z UID:2535-1538244000-1538341140@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Sulaimaan Ravat Lecture @ AIC DESCRIPTION:Sheik Sulaiman Ravat was invited by Imam Shaakir Ismail and NZMA to visit New Zealand while on his lecture tour of Australia. He graciously accepted our invite to give three lectures in Auckland\, Avondale Islamic Centre on 29 Sep\, Umar Musjid on 30 Sep and the University of Auckland on 1 Oct 2018. His topics for his lectures are: Live a life of purpose\, The Prophet of love and Being a productive Muslim. Your may listen to the recordings via: www.livemasjid.com/imaamshaakir \nSheikh Sulaimaan M. Ravat hails from Lenasia\, Johannesburg. He graduated from the Alim Fadhil course in 2004 and obtained an Honours Degree in Islamic Sciences from the University of Johannesburg in 2008. \nSheikh is an award winning presenter at Radio Islam International where he has been hosting the breakfast drive-time show Sabaahul Muslim for the last thirteen years and is also the Programs Manager. \nHis radio profile led Sheikh to the TV platform where he hosts the popular Sulaimaan Ravat Show weekly on ITV. \nApart from his role in Muslim media wherein he is now considered a foremost personality for his ability to speak and hosts programs on a broad spectrum of religious\, political social and economic issues\, Sheikh is extensively involved in public speaking and has travelled to various parts of the world for this purpose delivering talks at Masjids and conferences. \nWe are fortunate to have Sheikh Sulaiman Ravat in New Zealand. We thank all responsible in making it possible for this visit. \nNZMA Committee. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/sulaimaan-ravat-lecture-aic/ LOCATION:122 Bockhousebay Road\, 122 Bockhousebay Road\,\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_20180929_211727-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180616T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180616T090000 DTSTAMP:20180620T052424Z CREATED:20180620T052424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T052424Z UID:2532-1529132400-1529139600@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Eidgah in Avondale DESCRIPTION:EIDGAH AT AVONDALE\nAvondale Islamic Centre celebrated Eid prayers (Eidgah) in an open air tennis stadium a short distance from the centre\, off Blockhouse bay road. The lecture was from 7.45am with the Eid prayers at 8am. It was well attended by approximately 200 people from around Avondale. All who attended commented on the well organized event. Many people brought their own prayer mats and access to physically challenged was arranged with plenty of chairs too. The holy prophet observed this tradition and we hope to continue it In Sha Allah. \n  URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/eidgah-in-avondale/ LOCATION:36 RATHLIN ST\, 36 RATHLIN ST\, BLOCKHOUSE BAY\, AUCKLAND\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Eidgah3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180603T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180615T170000 DTSTAMP:20180620T213719Z CREATED:20180620T213719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T213719Z UID:2533-1528045200-1529082000@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Iftar with friends DESCRIPTION:Ramadan is a time where Muslims fast from sun rise to sun set. At the time to break the fast (Iftar) muslims gather at the local mosques with friends and family to break their fast with dates\, water and sweets followed by dinner. Avondale Islamic Centre invited friends from the local Baptist church\, the local police and neighbours. The attendees at the official iftar at AIC on the Sunday 3 June 2018\, included police officers\, representatives from church groups\, missionary members\, visitors from South Africa\, and about 40 to 50 newly converted Muslims\, among them Māori as well as those of European descent. Generally each Iftar is sponsored by an individual or a group and anyone could bring a plate to share. This act of feeding a fasting person in the month of Ramadan is considered to be a cleansing and rewarding and at the same time seeking Allah’s blessings. \nMany new faces are seen every day with the mosques buzzing with activity\, The beautiful sense of brotherhood\, sisterhood and unity made the mosques a happy environment. Some pictures at the NZMA mosques\, Avondale Islamic Centre\, Birkenhead Islamic Centre\, Ponsonby Mosque and Ranui West Auckland Mosque. \n     URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/iftar-with-friends/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Birkenhead1200x8001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170820T164500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170820T184500 DTSTAMP:20170810T023439Z CREATED:20170810T023439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T023439Z UID:2529-1503247500-1503254700@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:AIC Lecture Series 1 DESCRIPTION:Welcome all to the Avondale Islamic Centre first lecture series by Imam Shaakir Ismail on Sunday 20 August 2017 at 4.45pm.\nClick the image below to zoom. \n Flier- Lecture series URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/aic-lecture-series-1/ LOCATION:122-126\, 122-126\, Blockhousebay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland\, NZ\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170802T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170802T203000 DTSTAMP:20170810T032808Z CREATED:20170810T032808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T032808Z UID:2530-1501702200-1501705800@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Preparing for the Election as People of Faith DESCRIPTION: A discussion with people of faith Preparing for the Election as People of Faith \n\nWhat questions do we have?\nWhat issues concern us most?\n\nDate: Wednesday 2 August @ 7.30pm.\nVenue: St Matthew-in-the-City Corner of Hobson and Wellesley Streets\, Auckland City \nOn the day after the country was galvanized by changes in the leadership of the Labour Party\, at St Matthew-in-the-City we hosted a pre-election conversation. It wasn’t a conversation with the politicians. Political parties were not mentioned. It was a conversation amongst people of faith about what questions to ask\, what issues to reflect on as we come to vote. \nWe had three speakers\, each from a different faith group: Jewish\, Muslim and Christian. \n \nWe had asked each speaker to tell us from their faith perspective about how to prepare to vote and what would be their top three election issues. Each speaker spoke about the importance of voting and participating in our democracy; that it was both a privilege and an obligation. \nDeb Levy spoke about her Jewish faith focusing on the importance of people\, the book (the Torah) and the land. And so her issues of focus were the security of people\, being protected from hate based crimes; education as the way to improve lives; and the land of Israel and its importance for the Jewish people. \nMohamud Mohamed reminded us that the first Muslims who came to Aotearoa arrived from China in the gold rush of 1874. They and all Muslims in NZ since follow the faith of a compassionate God who calls on us to care for others. And so for him housing\, unemployment and mental health social services were his top three issues. He spoke about how the Muslim community is trying to mentor and assist their young people as they face unemployment. \nBishop Richard Randerson spoke about the creation story from Genesis being a story of mutuality and interdependence. We are called to exercise stewardship and care of the earth and so climate change was the top of his list. Then closely followed by the high rates of incarceration in NZ (especially for Maori) and rising inequality which brings with it punishing poverty. \nIn the conversation that followed the audience made up of people from these three and other faiths asked questions and raised other issues. We discussed welcoming the stranger (immigration); thought more about poverty and homelessness\, and conscience issues. In our small population we were urged that it was not difficult to be proactive in approaching our MPs. They need to hear the varied views on such issues together with the concerns we share as people of faith. \nSpeakers to lead the discussion: \nDeb Levy \nDeb is proud to be a Jewish Kiwi. Her family escaped Nazi Europe and came as refugees to New Zealand. Deb has been involved in the Auckland Jewish Community since she was a child\, serving as an educator\, youth group leader\, programme coordinator\, and the NZ President of the Australian Union of Jewish Students. Deb holds qualifications in Law\, Sociology and English teaching and is currently completing a Certificate in Business. Deb works for LIMMUD NZ which promotes lifelong Jewish learning. \nBishop Richard Randerson \nRichard has had an extensive ministry in church and community including Dean of Auckland\, Bishop of Canberra\, Social Responsibility Commissioner for the Anglican Church and member of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification (2000). \nMohamud Mohamed \nMohamud is currently doing a Master’s degree in Policy Studies at Auckland University of Technology. He previously worked with the United Nations and taught New Zealand Politics at AUT. He was selected to participate in the Office of Ethnic Affairs Young Leaders Programme. He is actively involved in many community groups\, as a board member at Migrant Action Trust\, Chairperson of ONKOD Somali Youth Development Inc. and is associated with UMMA Trust. \nAuckland Hebrew Congregation\, St Matthew-in-the-City\, Aljamia Masjid\, Ponsonby \nSource: https://helenjacobi.com/2017/08/04/faith-and-politics-or-the-politics-of-faith/ URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/preparing-for-the-election-as-people-of-faith/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170626T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170626T083000 DTSTAMP:20170621T025736Z CREATED:20170621T025736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T025736Z UID:2527-1498464000-1498465800@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Eid -ul- Fitr Prayer Notice DESCRIPTION:Assalamu Alaikum Brothers & Sisters\,\nRamadan Mubarak\, Eid -ul- Fitr Prayer will be held on Monday 26 June 2017 (Depending on the sighting of the moon) at the following NZMA branches: \n•8.15am at Avondale Islamic Centre\, 122-126\, Blockhouse Bay Rd\, Avondale\n•8.00am at Berkenhead Islamic Centre\, 79\, Onewa Rd\, Northcote\, Northshore\n•8.00am at Ponsonby Mosque\, 17 Vermont Street\, Ponsonby\n•8.15am at West Auckland Mosque\, 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui \nIn-sha Allah.All welcome. \nIf you need to leave early\, please park your vehicles outside the car park or side street\, but please take heed of our neighbours when parking your vehicles.\nWishing you a joyous and peaceful festival. \nEid Mubarak. \nJazakallah \nNZMA Committee URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/eid-ul-fitr-prayer-notice/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/eid-al-adhaMosque-e1440538264557.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20161119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20161119T140000 DTSTAMP:20161107T023259Z CREATED:20161107T023259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161107T023259Z UID:2526-1479549600-1479564000@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Mosque Open Day - 2016 DESCRIPTION:Mosque Open Day – 2016 \nFree Entry to the General Public \nDress Code: Men avoid wearing shorts and ladies in modest dressing \nDate: Saturday 19th November 2016 \nTime: 10am – 2pm \nWhere: ALL NZMA branches (listed below) \n\nAvondale Islamic Centre\, 122-126 Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland 1026\, New Zealand\nBirkenhead Islamic Centre\, 79 Onewa Road\, Northcote\, Auckland 0626\, New Zealand\nPonsonby (Al-Masjid Al-Jamie) Mosque\, 17 Vermont Street\, Ponsonby\, Auckland\, New Zealand\nWest Auckland Mosque (WAM) – Ranui\, 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui\, 0612\, Auckland\, New Zealand URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/2016-mosque-open-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160904T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160904T150000 DTSTAMP:20160907T040313Z CREATED:20160907T040313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T040313Z UID:2525-1472979600-1473001200@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Fun Day Out -Special Children DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Muslim Association in collaboration with the Birkenhead Islamic Centre and the other branches Avondale Islamic centre\, Ponsonby Mosque\, Ranui\, West Auckland Mosque\, Kaipatiki Local board\, Interfaith communities of Auckland; under the banner of Access for all\, organized a fantastic Fun Day Out for the Special children of Auckland. The Day is also a special day for the parents and care-givers of these children. It was a FUN Day and there was many activities for the children\, the parents and caregivers had the opportunity to relax\, move around and seek lots of information on various other organisations supporting this event. \nDate: Sunday 4th of September 2016\nVenue: North Shore Events center\, Argus Place\, Northshore\, Auckland\nTime: 9am – 3pm \nThe kids was treated to many fun activity stalls\, games and lots of yummy food. Everyone was invited to eat different foods\, from sushi to curry/rice\, halal sausages\, from baked food to noodles\, fruit and drinks all FREE of cost. The fun activities range from colour\, fun\, excitement! That’s what balloon twisting adds to every event! From flowers\, swords\, fairy wings and puppy dogs to the wildest craziest hats and creations balloon twisting adds so much life to a kids party. \nThe New Zealand Muslim Association provided yummy Halal spicy and non-spicy sausages\, with BBQ onions on bread and lost of bottled water. President Ikhlaq Kashkari and helpers from Birkenhead Islamic Center and Avondale Islamic center was at hand to make a difference to the special kids and their parents of Auckland. He thanked all the centre’s under the banner of NZMA for the support to this worthy cause. Well done NZMA! for integrating with the wider NZ communities. \n  URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/fun-day-out-special-children/ LOCATION:North Shore Events center\, North Shore Events center\, Argus Place\, Northshore\, Auckland\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/eid-al-adha-e1440538391789.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160828T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160828T150000 DTSTAMP:20160822T220919Z CREATED:20160822T220919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T220919Z UID:2523-1472382000-1472396400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Open day at Avondale Islamic Centre DESCRIPTION:Islamic Awareness week Open day\nIslamic Awareness week has been declared from Mon 22 Aug to Sun 29 August 2016.  The purpose of Islam Awareness Week is to increase awareness about Islam and Muslims to New Zealanders. You will find information about Islam Awareness Week events happening near you. Take this opportunity to find out first hand information face to face on this faith and practices.  You may be surprised to what you may learn. It may prepare you better\, how to react to the radical rhetoric on the media. Also you may find useful information for those who may be new to Islam or wishing to become Muslim. Please come to our Avondale Islamic center and meet some Muslims brothers and sisters and learn about how they pray to Allah (God) five time a day.  We will have some Halal food for you enjoy. \nDate: Sunday 28 Aug 2016 \nVenue: Avondale Islamic Centre \nTime: 11am to 3pm URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/open-day-at-avondale-islamic-centre/ LOCATION:122-126\, 122-126\, Blockhouse Bay road\, Avondale\, Auckland\, NZ\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/art1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160806T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160806T200000 DTSTAMP:20160801T001542Z CREATED:20160801T001542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160801T001542Z UID:2521-1470502800-1470513600@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Family Night at Ranui DESCRIPTION:Assalamu Allaikum Brothers & Sisters\, \nThe Ranui Mosque will be conducting a Family night programme on Saturday 6 August 2016 from 5pm  to 7.30pm followed by Dinner. Please bring your families. All welcome. Jazak Allah \nContact: Ashik Ali    Mob: 0274950140  Email: ashik@xtra.co.nz URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/family-night-at-ranui/ LOCATION:31-33 Armada Drive\, 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui\, 0612\, Auckland\, New Zealand\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Event3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160716T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160716T220000 DTSTAMP:20160718T074525Z CREATED:20160718T074525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T074525Z UID:2520-1468692000-1468706400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:NZMA Celebrates Eid-ul- Fitr DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the Eid ul – Fitr festival on the completion of the holy month of Ramadan\, the New Zealand Muslim Association (NZMA) held a reception on Saturday 16 July 2016. This was held at the Western Springs garden community hall\, 956\, Great North Road\, Auckland from 6.30pm. \nRamadan is a significant event in the Islamic Calendar; it is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith. It is in this blessed month\, the holy Quran was revealed by Allah (God) to Prophet Muhammad\, PBUH. \nFor Muslims\, Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually\, build bridges in the community\, and help those in need. It is also a month of giving to ensure the less fortunate are cared for. \nIt is obligatory for all fit and healthy Muslims to fast from dawn to dusk during this blessed month. In NZ\, Eid was celebrated on Wednesday 6 July 2016. \nIkhlaq Kashkari\, President of NZMA stressed how the Muslims of NZ can play an important\, positive role in our society. By integrating into wider society through successful careers as doctors\, engineers\, scientists\, academics\, business leaders\, lawyers and politicians; we can keep our faith at the forefront of our service to the community. \nHe also said\, “as NZ’s first and largest Islamic association we are dedicated to serve the community and will continue to work hard to build better relationships and understanding between our community and the wider NZ society\, so we can build a better tomorrow for all of us.” \nNZMA will continue to work with its national organisation\, FIANZ which is playing a vital role in building trust and understanding within NZ and globally. President Kashkari thanked the distinguished guests of Parliament\, Auckland councillors\, Police\, Human Rights Commission\, Interfaith and other leaders of communities and committee members for organising a splendid event. He wished everyone for a continued partnership to help build a better and prosperous Auckland and NZ for all of us. \n  URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/nzma-celebrates-eid-ul-fitr/ LOCATION:956\, 956\, Great North Road\, Auckland\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_1244-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160508T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160508T130000 DTSTAMP:20160408T024709Z CREATED:20160408T024709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T024709Z UID:2518-1462703400-1462712400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Notice of AGM for NZMA DESCRIPTION:Dear Brothers in Islam\,\nAssalama Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu\, \nThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) for New Zealand Muslim Association (NZMA) for the year ending 31st December\n2015 will be held on: \nDate: Sunday 8th May 2016\nTime: 10.30am\nVenue: Ranui Mosque\, 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui\, Auckland \nAGENDA \n1- Quran Tilawat\n2- Notice Convening the meeting\n3- Minutes of the last AGM\n4- Annual Repmt\n5- Audited Financial Report\n6- Motions (if any)\n7- Dua \nAll the Current Financial Members are invited to attend the meeting. \nSecretary\, NZMA \nShayaz Khan\nsecretary@nzma.kiwi.nz \n  URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/notice-of-agm-for-nzma/ LOCATION:31-33 Armada Drive\, 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui\, Auckland\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160331T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160331T200000 DTSTAMP:20160318T000410Z CREATED:20160318T000410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T000410Z UID:2516-1459449000-1459454400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:AGM for AIC DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE OF NZMA AVONDALE BRANCH\n\nDear Member\,\n\nThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Avondale Branch of NZMA will be held on Thursday 31 March 2016 at Avondale Islamic Centre\, 122-126\, Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale starting at 6.30pm.\n\nAgenda:\n\n• Notice Convening the meeting\n\n• Minutes of the last AGM and SGM\n\n• Annual Report\n\n• Audited Financial Report\n\n• Motions (if any)\n\n• Election of office bearers\n\nNominations for position in the Branch Committee must reach the NZMA Secretary- Shayaz Khan. (P.O.Box 27695\, Mt Roskill or hand delivered) 7 days clear of the AGM\,\nie\, no later than 5.00pm Thursday 24th March 2016. The Nominees\, the Proposer and Seconder shall be current financial members of NZMA.\n\nWe thank you for your support during the year and look forward to your participation\nin this very important function. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be served. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/agm-for-aic/ LOCATION:122-126 Blockhouse Bay Road\, 122-126 Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland 1026\, NZ\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160320T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160320T190000 DTSTAMP:20160317T235110Z CREATED:20160317T235110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160317T235110Z UID:2515-1458489600-1458500400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Thank you BBQ for friends of AIC DESCRIPTION:A BBQ to thank all who helped any way toward the development of Avondale Islamic Centre is to be held on Sunday 20 March 2016 at 4pm as final event for the working committee under the leadership of Haider Lone. \nAll friend of AIC who contributed in any way towards the projects undertaken for the current term are invited. \nDate: Sunday 20 March 2016\nTime: 4pm\nVenue: 122-126\, Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland. \n  URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/thank-you-bbq-for-friends-of-aic/ LOCATION:122-126 Blockhouse Bay Road\, 122-126 Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland 1026\, NZ\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160306T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160306T130000 DTSTAMP:20160301T101656Z CREATED:20160301T101656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T101656Z UID:2514-1457260200-1457269200@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:AGM - West Auckland Mosque DESCRIPTION:West Auckland Mosque (WAM) – Ranui\, will be having their AGM on: \nDate: Sunday 6 march 2016 \nTime: 10.30 am \nVenue: 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui\, 0612\, Auckland. \nAll NZMA members are welcome to attend followed by lunch. URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/agm-west-auckland-mosque/ LOCATION:31-33 Armada Drive\, 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui\, 0612\, Auckland.\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151210T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151210T193000 DTSTAMP:20151204T184052Z CREATED:20151204T184052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151204T184052Z UID:2512-1449772200-1449775800@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Prayer for Peace DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Muslim Association (NZMA) will host a “Prayers for Peace” multi-faith peace vigil on Human Rights Day next week.  The vigil is being supported by the Human Rights Commission as well as other faith based communities. \n“Prayers for Peace” is dedicated to all those affected by war and terrorism around the world\,” said Ikhlaq Kashkari\, President of the NZ Muslim Association. \n“The NZ Muslim Association stands with all New Zealanders in peace\, solidarity and humanity and alongside all victims of wars and violent extremism.” \nThis vigil demonstrates our support and solidarity with those affected as we pray and hope for peace and resolution.   Members from various faiths\, Government and Non-governmental organisations will take part. \n“I encourage our media who are quick to report on conflict and terrorism – to also be quick to report on how Kiwis are working together to build peace in our communities and lives\,” said Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. \n“Human Rights Day is a time to remember that we all have a right to live in safety and dignity.  Human rights are everyone’s rights and all of us are responsible for protecting them.” \nHuman Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day on which the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. \nDate:     Thursday\, 10 December 2015\nVenue: Avondale Islamic Centre\, 122-126 Blockhouse Bay Rd\, Avondale\, Auckland 1026.\nTime:    6.30pm – 7:30pm \nMEDIA:   Please RSVP by contacting Christine Ammunson\, NZ Human Rights Commission 027 445 7333 or Christinea@hrc.co.nz URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/prayer-for-peace/ LOCATION:122-126 Blockhouse Bay Road\, 122-126 Blockhouse Bay Road\, Avondale\, Auckland 1026\, NZ\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/holding_candle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151205T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151205T160000 DTSTAMP:20151108T204655Z CREATED:20151108T204655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151108T204655Z UID:2510-1449309600-1449331200@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Dawah through Pizza DESCRIPTION:New Zealand Muslim Association with Fatimah Foundation is delighted to have participated in the annual FVIARS (Family Violence Inter-Agency Response Services) Family Fun Day and Lunch organised by Counties Manukau East Police\, which was held on 5th December 2015 at Murphys Bush Reserve\, Murphys Road\, Flat Bush\, Auckland. NZMA was seen engaging with community in east Auckland and providing dawah through Pizza and collaborating with our Ummah (like minded organisations) to help others. The New Zealand Muslim Association (NZMA) kindly volunteentered to provide cheese\, vegetarian and chicken pizzas with a soft drink for the kids on the day. Fatimah Foundation along with Sikh society provided vegetarian samosa\, Banana fried balls\, and fresh trifle\, which went down a treat with the kids and the Police staff. \nStatistically\, we know that around November to the end of January\, unfortunately\, there is a sharp spike upwards in the number of family violence incidents or episodes. For many children the holiday season is not a happy time to be at home or around their carers. This fun day and lunch  serves as an intervention/prevention event. \nhttp://www.police.govt.nz/advice/family-violence/help \nIt is a big deal and big day for many of these families.  The purpose of the event is to provide a fun day with lots of happiness\, games\, presents and food to children who have been or are impacted with family violence.  This also includes their mums.  There is easily 350 guests on the day. \nWe have advised the Police that we intend to provide ethnic food\, drinks\, henna art designs and face painting.  This means also that we need volunteers of all ages and both genders to participate. \nYou can also go to our face book page to see the last FVIARS Family Fun Day in Otara we were part off. – It was a great day and the Muslim community have gained a good name from it. \nWe are looking forward to having you on board again this year. \nContact for Fatimah Foundation if you know anyone who needs help with family violence: \nNoeleen van de Lisdonk\nFatimah Foundation l Co-Founder & Chair\nDrop In Center 87 Station Road\, Otahuhu\, Auckland 1640\nPo Box 22501\, Otahuhu\, Auckland\, 1640\nP: +064 9 276 7680 l M 0275 25 1200\nnoeleen@fatimahfoundation.org.nz\nwww.fatimahfoundation.org.nz\nwww.facebook.com/FatimahFoundation URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/family-fun-day-and-lunch-with-fatimah-foundation-counties-manukau-east-police/ LOCATION:Murphys Bush Reserve\, Murphys Bush Reserve\, Murphys Road\, Flat Bush\, Auckland\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/eid-al-adha1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151011T180000 DTSTAMP:20150824T025937Z CREATED:20150824T025937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150824T025937Z UID:2508-1444557600-1444586400@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:International Eid Food Festival DESCRIPTION:International Eid Food Festival – Kelson\nDate: Sunday 11th October 2015\nTime: 10.00am to 5.30pm\nVenue: Kelston Community Centre\, Awaroa Park\, Kelston\, Auckland. \nSpecial Features; Family & Friends Festivities with Traditional Ethnic Food Stalls\, Halaal & Vegetarian. Information on Islam\, culture and traditions & Clothes Stalls\, Henna painting\, Children’s’ Nazam Competition & Prizes\, including a Bouncy Castle for Children. \nWest Auckland Mosque\, Ranui will have a dedicated stall to raise funds for their building efforts\, please support them. The New Zealand Muslim Association supports this event and wishes the organisers the very best. \nPublic Entry and Parking is Free \n  URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/international-eid-food-festival/ LOCATION:Kelston Community Centre\, Kelston Community Centre\, Awaroa Park\, Kelston\, Auckland.\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/hajj-2014-meccaPendents-e1440538113243.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151002T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160531T090000 DTSTAMP:20140527T063656Z CREATED:20140527T063656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140527T063656Z UID:2497-1443780000-1464685200@nzma.kiwi.nz SUMMARY:Ranui Masjid's new face lift DESCRIPTION:In-Sha Allah starting in October\, West Auckland Mosque (WAM) will commence the upgrade project. Some of the key changes include the following: \n\nMen’s ablution and toilet area will be moved outside the Masjid so as to increase the praying area\nWomen’s ablution and toilet area will also be moved outside to the rear of the Masjid allowing for women’s prayer area\, own entrance and better privacy\nNew office\, library & Janaza room to cater for other services\nOther changes include: new carpets\, lighting/fittings\, and painting of the interior and exterior of the Masjid.\n\nPlease refer overleaf for an estimated cost breakdown of the project. Each area is itemised and open to the public to sponsor\, either individually or by teaming up with family members\, relatives\, etc. \nFull estimation of project is approximately $420\,000 – $460\,000. \nBe part of a new chapter of the West Auckland Mosque and reap the benefits here\, as well as in the hereafter\, In Sha Allah.\nMosque Upgrade Cost Estimate By Item \n** Please note the above items are estimates only. Price may change depending on market conditions and finalised pricing structures from suppliers. \nIf you would like to sponsor any of the above items\, please contact the following brothers: \nMohammed Faiaz  Mob: 0275900076  Email: mohammed.faiaz@epmu.org.nz\nMohammed Kaiyum  Mob: 021805212   Email: mkhaium@xtra.co.nz\nAshik Ali    Mob: 0274950140  Email: ashik@xtra.co.nz\nImraan Ali   Mob: 0212461687  Email: iali@scj.com URL:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/event/sunday-worship/ LOCATION:31-33 Armada Drive\, 31-33 Armada Drive\, Ranui\, 0612\, Auckland\, New Zealand\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzma.kiwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Event3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR