Manawatu Muslims Association

14/03/2026

🌙✨ FINAL NIGHT – EID MARKETPLACE TONIGHT! ✨🌙

Alhamdulillah 🤲 what an amazing last two days it has been!
Our hearts are full seeing the community come together ❤️ — families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, children, friends, and neighbours all enjoying the beautiful spirit of Ramadan and preparation for Eid 🌙✨

The smiles, the food 🍔🍟, the stalls 🛍️, the laughter, and the unity 🤝 have made this Eid Marketplace truly special for our whole community.

Tonight is the LAST NIGHT of the Eid Marketplace 🎉, and we would love to see everyone come again and make the final evening the best one yet!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy the Ramadan vibe, delicious food, shopping, and community atmosphere one more time ❤️

📸 Photo Competition Tonight!
🏆 $100 voucher – Best Photo / Best Stall
🥈 $50 voucher – Second Place

Take photos 📷, share the moments, and show the beautiful spirit of our community.

📍 City Islamic Centre – 81 Cook Street
🕒 Tonight – Final Evening
✨ Everyone Welcome

May Allah put barakah in our community, reward everyone who helped, and keep us united always 🤲🌙

Manawatū Muslim Association

12/03/2026

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh dear brothers and sisters,

As we enter the last Ashra of Ramadan — العشرۃ الاخیرہ من رمضان المبارک
these are the most blessed nights, nights of mercy, forgiveness, and freedom from the Hellfire. May Allah ﷻ accept our fasting, prayers, and all good deeds, and allow us to witness Laylatul Qadr, Ameen.

It is now time to come together as one community to celebrate the beautiful day of Eid-ul-Fitr, a day of gratitude, unity, and joy.

The Manawatū Muslim Association warmly invites everyone to join us for the Eid Prayer and community gathering.

🕌 Venue: Waldegrave Street Halls, Palmerston North
Barber Hall & Bell Hall

🕊 Takbeer: 7:45 AM
🕌 Eid Prayer: 8:15 AM

📅 Date: 21st March or 22nd March 2026 (Subject to moon sighting)

🥐 Community Breakfast will be served after the Khutbah

Let us fill the halls with Takbeer, smiles, and brotherhood.
Let our children witness the beauty of Eid together.
Let our hearts thank Allah for allowing us to complete Ramadan.

🤲 May Allah accept our fasting, our prayers, our charity, and all our good deeds.
🤲 May this Eid bring peace to every home, happiness to every family, and barakah to our whole community.
🤲 May Allah keep our community united always — Ameen.

Everyone is warmly welcome.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate Eid together.

Eid Mubarak to you and your family 🌙✨
— Manawatū Muslim Association

Syed Qazafi Anjum
General Secretary
Manawatū Muslim Association (MMA)
📍 Palmerston North, New Zealand

12/03/2026

🌙✨ EID MARKETPLACE ✨🌙
Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear community,
The Manawatū Muslim Association warmly invites everyone to join our Eid Marketplace, a beautiful community gathering to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan and prepare for Eid.
Come along with your family and friends and enjoy the wonderful Ramadan atmosphere filled with food, shopping, and community spirit.
🌙 What to Expect
🍔 Delicious BBQ & Street Food
🛍️ Eid Decorations & Gifts
👗 Men’s & Women’s Clothing
🌿 Henna Stalls
🎁 Many more exciting stalls
📅 Dates: 13 – 15 March
📍 Venue: City Islamic Centre
81 Cook Street, Palmerston North
🕰 Friday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🕰 Saturday & Sunday: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy the Ramadan vibe while preparing for Eid together.
Let’s make this a beautiful community celebration.
✨ Everyone is welcome!

03/10/2025

🏆 MMA YOUTH PRESENTS: INDOOR SPORTS DAY!

📅 Saturday, 4th October 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (After Zuhr)
📍 Palmy Indoor Sports Arena, 180 Church Street, West End

Calling all boys aged 10 and up! Get ready for an action-packed afternoon of fun, fitness, and friendly competition! 🎉

⚽ Football 🏏 Cricket 🏐 Volleyball 🏃‍♂️ Mini challenges & team games
🍕 Winning team awards + pizza for all participants!
💰 Nominal fee: $10 per person

🎯 Limited spots – register now! Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/5Z971AXEbLQDruyz7 or scan the QR code on the poster.

📞 For any updates or questions, please contact: Br. Ferris – +64 210 810 1018

Let’s build brotherhood, boost energy, and enjoy the game – all under one roof!
🏟️ Spread the word and bring your mates!

*mMMA Social Team
Chat on WhatsApp 📲💬: 027MUSLIMS
(027-6875467)

13/08/2025

🇵🇸 Stand with Gaza – National Day of Action for Palestine 🇵🇸
This Sunday, 17th August, 2PM 📍 TE Marae o Hine (The Square), Palmerston North

Bring your pots & spoons 🥄 – let’s make some noise that can’t be ignored!
We’re coming together to demand: LET GAZA LIVE ❤️✊

Every voice matters. Every sound counts.

31/05/2025

Dear Respected Community Members
✨ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ ✨

🔹 We are pleased to announce that MMA is offering Udhiya/Qurbani 2025 ! 🌙

📌 Details:
* Cost: $260 per lamb
* Delivery: Hygienically packed in a carton (4-6 pieces) 📦
* Cutting Option: Curry-cut pieces available upon request (additional charge: $30)
* Limited Stock: Orders are processed on a first-come, first-served basis ⏳
* Order Deadline: Saturday, May 31st 📅
* Payment Deadline: Saturday, May 31st 💳

📌 Order Now: https://forms.gle/pefgvme9RdeqicR5A
📞 For inquiries, contact: Br. Ahmer at 021 171 5524 📲

جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرًا 💙

📲💬 Chat on WhatsApp only: 027MUSLIMS
(027-6875467)

31/05/2025

SISTERS’ ONLY PROGRAM

✨ Special Talk: Alhajj and the 10 Blessed Days of Tholhejja✨

🤝 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Sisters!

Join us for a meaningful reminder speech on the virtues of these blessed days and how we can make the most of them.

🗓 Date: 2nd June, 2025
🕛 Time: After Zohor prayer (12:30 Zuhar)
📍 Place: Masjid @ Cook Street
🎤 Speaker: Sr. Atika Dikna

🍽 Lunch will be served after the talk!

👩‍👧 For girls and women only

Looking forward to seeing you all there إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ ✨

MMA Social Team
Chat on WhatsApp 📲💬: 027MUSLIMS
(027-6875467)

29/05/2025

🌙 EID UL ADHA PRAYERS 2025, 1446H

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

We are pleased to share the details for the upcoming Eid ul Adha prayers:

- 📅 Date: Saturday , June 7th, 2025
- 📍 Venue: MMA Masjid, 81 Cook Street, Palmerston North

FIRST SESSION:
COMMUNITIES : ARAB, FIJI & REST OF THE COMMUNITIES
🕖 Timing: 8 AM Sharp

SECOND SESSION:
COMMUNITIES : BURMA/RUHANGIYA, PAKISTAN & MALAYSIA
🕖 Timing: 9 AM

On behalf of MMA, we warmly invite you to join us for breakfast packs following the Eid prayers at the parking.

For more details, please refer to the attached flyer.

We look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion with you. May Allah SWT accept our prayers and grant you and your family a blessed and joyful Eid.

MMA Social Team
Chat on WhatsApp 📲💬: 027MUSLIMS
(027-6875467)

29/05/2025

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

Join for a festive Eid Market this weekend! 🎉

Find everything you need for Eid, from beautiful clothing and sparkling accessories to delicious food 🍽️ and vibrant decorations 🎈.

Market Details:
* Dates & Times:
* Saturday & Sunday - May 30th & 1 June
* ⁠Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
* Location: 📍 81 Cook Street, West End, Palmerston North, MMA (City Masjid)
Enjoy a wonderful Eid shopping experience! 🛍️✨

MMA Social Team
Chat on WhatsApp 📲💬: 027MUSLIMS
(027-6875467)

Welcome to the page of the Manawatu Muslim Association. You should be able to find here information about all the services we provide, the facilities available, forthcoming events, prayer times, Al-Amal School, Udhhiya and much more.

30/03/2025

EID IS ON TUESDAY : 1st APRIL, 2025 TAKBEER 7:45AM, IQAMAH: 8:15AM, ARENA 3

SHAWWAL 1446H will begin on Monday, April 1st, 2025.

Eid ul Fitr prayers:

- Date: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
- Venue: Arena 3, Manawatu, 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North
- Timing: Takbeer starts at 7:45 AM
- Iqamah: 8:15 AM

On behalf of MMA, we would like to invite you to join us for breakfast following the Eid prayers.

We look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion with you. May Allah swt accept our prayers and grant you and your family a blessed and joyful Eid.

تقَبَّلَ اللَّهُ مِنَّا وَمِنْكُمْ وَجَزَاكُمُ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا

MMA

27/03/2025

Join for a festive Eid Market this weekend! 🎉

Find everything you need for Eid, from beautiful clothing and sparkling accessories to delicious food 🍽️ and vibrant decorations 🎈.

Market Details:
-Dates & Times:
-Friday, March 28th: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (with iftar break) 🌅
-Saturday & Sunday, March 29th & 30th: 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM (with iftar break) 🌇
-Location: 📍 81 Cook Street, West End, Palmerston North, MMA (City Masjid)

Enjoy a wonderful Eid shopping experience! 🛍️✨

Welcome to the page of the Manawatu Muslim Association. You should be able to find here information about all the services we provide, the facilities available, forthcoming events, prayer times, Al-Amal School, Udhhiya and much more.