Noor & Layla

Noor & Layla

2021 · 13 min · Romance

Noor and Layla are breaking up. It’s the end of the road for these two Muslim women…or is it just the beginning? Five life-changing moments in their relationship are marked by the Muslim call to prayer.

Directed by Fawzia Mirza · Written by Fawzia Mirza

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