Invitation to Historic Islamic Cultural Event 2025
Dear Bangladesh community,
Assalamu alykum
We are honored to invite you, your family and friends to a historic event—the first-ever Islamic Cultural Event organized by the Bangladesh community in New Zealand. This event is hosted by the Bangladesh Skilled Migrant Association of New Zealand (BSMANZ). This special gathering will celebrate our culture, faith, and community, featuring a prime guest/speaker from Bangladesh .
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday February 15, 2025
📍 Venue: Samoan Assemblies of God in New Zealand Incorporated
38 Robertson Rd, Favona, Auckland 2024
⏰ Time: 1430-1800
👨👩👧👦 Open for All – Free Entry!
🎤 Prime Guest: One of the most renowned Islamic scholars from Bangladesh, Shaikh Ahmadullah.
🗣 Language: The entire program will be conducted in Bangla
Event Highlights:
✅ Inspiring speech by our guest speaker.
✅ Questions and answers season.
✅ Award ceremony for new mothers and children
✅ Award ceremony for organization/institution, and contributors.
✅ Islamic cultural performances and or song.
✅ Community networking and engagement.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, gain
knowledge, and celebrate together.
📢 Please mark your calendar so you don’t miss this memorable event!
Feel free to reach out to us with your interest or any questions. You
can contact any of the committee members or at 0223BSMANZ (276269) or
We look forward to welcoming you!
Warm regards,
Acknowledgment & Gratitude – Islamic Cultural Event 2025
Dear Bangladesh community,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
On behalf of the “Bangladesh Skilled Migrant Association of New Zealand (BSMANZ)”, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and supported the Islamic Cultural Event 2025. Your participation made this historic event a remarkable completion!
This was the first-ever Islamic cultural event of its kind within the Bangladeshi community in New Zealand, and we were honored to host renowned Islamic scholar “Sheikh Ahmadullah” as our Prime Guest & Speaker. Alhamdulillah! The Islamic Cultural Event 2025 was a record-breaking, with over a thousand attendees joining us for a day of inspiration, community, and cultural celebration.
Awards & Recognitions:
We were privileged to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions to the community:
Community Organization Awards:
AMY – For their support of youth and education.
IED Trust – For excellence in Islamic education.
Fatima Foundation – For empowering women and families.
Iqra Weekend School – For providing quality Islamic learning to children.
Special Recognition Awards:
New Mothers & Families – Honoring their journey in motherhood and nurturing the next generation of the Ummat Muhammad (SAW).
Young Achievers Award – Recognizing the bright future of our talented youth.
Major Contributors – A heartfelt thanks to all individuals and organizations who provided financial and logistical support for this event.
Honorary Awards:
Sheikh Ahmadullah – For his continuous efforts in spreading Islamic knowledge and guidance worldwide.
Farid Ahmed, Senior Leader – For his exemplary leadership and dedication to the Christchurch community.
Event Highlights:
Islamic Cultural Performances/Nasheed – Beautiful recitations and performances from talented individuals.
Award Ceremony – Recognizing organizations and individuals who make a difference.
Islamic Speech– Prime guest "Sheikh Ahmadullah’s” inspiring talk on faith, unity, community development, new motherhood and kids, alcohol and drugs addiction, motivational speech/counselling for the jobless and those in despair, New Zealand law, behavior with Neighbours, and other cultural groups."
Q&A Session – Prime guest "Sheikh Ahmadullah”.
Gratitude & Future Events:
We extend our deepest gratitude to our Prime Guest, Sheikh Ahmadullah, for his invaluable time, wisdom, and guidance. His presence and enlightening speech deeply touched and inspired our community.
We sincerely appreciate the support of our volunteers, performers, and community members who contributed their time and efforts. Your dedication made this event possible, and we look forward to hosting more programs in the future, In Sha Allah.
May Allah (SWT) bless everyone who attended, participated, and supported this initiative. Stay connected with BSMANZ for more community events and updates!
Jazakum Allahu Khairan,
Kind regards,
Bangladesh Skilled Migrant Association of New Zealand (BSMANZ)
www.bsmanz.org.nz 
0223BSMANZ (276269)
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Bank: ANZ
Account number: 01-0190-0668238-00
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