A Note from Our Founder

"Noor" means light in Arabic, and I was reminded that when we slow down and listen quietly, we can often find our own light, even during the darkest seasons.

House of Noor began with a question:

What can a space become when we open it up to others?

Can a space hold more than conversation? What happens when we lean into community and allow people to imagine something together?

Over the years, I have learned that community does not simply appear around us. It has to be created with intention, generosity, and people who are willing to show up for one another.

Could a living room become a place to move and breathe together? Could a garden host a dinner between strangers? Could an empty wall become an artist's first exhibition? Could a home become a place where teachers, practitioners, artists, and neighbors are given the freedom to create something of their own?

House of Noor is my attempt to explore those possibilities.

It is not meant to be one thing or another. It can become anything we imagine it to be.

The space is named after my late grandmother, Sharifah Noor. Her name reminds me of the light we inherit from the people who shape us, and the light we can offer one another—especially during difficult times.

I truly believe that everyone has something to teach, something to share, and something still to learn.

Leave people better than you found them has become part of the ethos of House of Noor. My hope is that everyone who enters the space feels seen, welcomed, and perhaps a little lighter when they leave.

Whether you come to move, make, teach, rest, gather, or simply meet someone new, I hope you feel at home here.

Welcome to House of Noor.

We hope you stay awhile.

Fadhilah Puteri Lee Founder, House of Noor