This storyteller stems from the tradition of oriental storytelling. Characterised by a different form of language, religion and tradition, her tales are about the everyday life of Iraqis; about their hopes and dreams. In tones both loud and soft by turns, she abducts her audience to the bazaars of Baghdad. In particular, Huda Al-Hilali takes up themes which meet with little attention given the ruling clichés about Iraq, such as one-party dictatorship, suppression of minorities and opposition, and armament. In her narrations, she queries the position of woman. Through her stories she wants to express everyday life in this isolated country.