| The Hookah, commonly referred to as "Shisha" | | | | use of tobacco became popular. Hookah tobacco |
| or "Nargila" in Arab countries, first | | | | is unlike cigarette tobacco, with its |
| originated in India. A common misconception | | | | distinct sweet smell and wet, sticky texture. |
| about hookah is that it was invented by Arabs | | | | Iranians use this tobacco inside the bowl for |
| and was distributed to other regions. | | | | the hookah, and place smoldering coals |
| However, the Indians conceived this single or | | | | directly above the tobacco, with no foil or |
| multi-stemmed water pipe, and through the | | | | cover for the bowl. This form of hookah is |
| British colonization of India, it was | | | | referred to as "Ghelyoon." With the advent |
| distributed throughout Western countries. | | | | of Hookah in Turkey, socialites and |
| Hookah has, since long ago, been a | | | | intellectuals decided that the style of the |
| recreational pastime for many in Middle | | | | Hookah must match that of their opulent |
| Eastern Countries. Its popularity has | | | | lifestyle. Metals and glass were introduced |
| recently caught on in many Western countries, | | | | as primary components of Hookah structure, |
| with the opening of Hookah Lounges and the | | | | while wood became less and less popular. |
| distribution of Hookah parts gaining steam | | | | Extravagant designs on Hookahs became |
| anywhere from the UK to the USA. The first | | | | popular, and multi-stemmed Hookahs were |
| hookahs were unlike those of modern-day | | | | conveyed as a way to allow more people to |
| smoking aficionados. Extremely primitive in | | | | smoke at a time. From the mountain |
| design, function was the only aspect taken | | | | enclaves of Pakistan, to the lavish |
| into consideration. Hookahs were often | | | | extravagance of Turkish aristocracy, and now |
| Coconut shells attached to a wooden pipe, and | | | | to nearly every American college town, Hookah |
| were primarily used to smoke opium or | | | | has turned into one of the most beloved |
| hashish. As popularity for this newfound | | | | recreational activities of our time. |
| activity grew, hookah fever spread throughout | | | | Transcending cultures and religion, it was |
| the entire Persian Kingdom, anywhere from | | | | created in order to allow people a time of |
| modern-day North Africa, all the way to the | | | | relaxed conversation and discussion. It is |
| Middle-East and parts of Asia. The global | | | | now a daily norm that is appreciated by all, |
| consensus for the demand of hookah grew | | | | regardless of which side of the wall they |
| exponentially, becoming a staple of daily | | | | live on. For more information, check out |
| life. Hookah proceeded to take its own | | | | for all your Hookah resources and supplies. |
| variation in different regions. In Iran, the | | | | |