In arabic, Noor is light, but also Noor is a name or a title given to saintly illuminated people. The legend of Noor is that od a woman who attains spiritual enlightenment by being sincere and becomes pure light. Light that enlightens and especially light that guides the thirsty seeker of truth. "In a simple village, lived a simple woman. Noor was her name" thus starts the story of Noor (Hiba Al Kawas) told by the obscure and dark character of Hajja Sawda (Syro) - the old lady Black.

what can darkness tell about light? And what is the relation that binds the luminous Noor to the dark Hajja Sawda?

Music Composed and Performed by Hiba Al Kawas

Poetry by Abdel Aziz Khoja