Negative Stereotypes of Hookahs History

The History of Hookah begins in the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan nearly a thousand years ago. These Hookahs were extremely rudimentary mainly made out of a coconut shell and a tube. In fact Hookah derives from the Persian word ‘nargile’ which means coconut. They were designed to smoke opium, and hashish. The hookah made its way through the Persian Kingdom, much of Middle Asia and Arab parts of North.

Hookah bars are social places where many people get together to discuss politics and local events. The History of Hookah as a device designed for smoking opium and hashish has created a negative stigma amongst some people in society. The hookah has been growing in popularity in the United States since the experimentation of the sixties. Now they are in college dorm rooms and Middle Eastern market all over the United States. That History of Hookah in the United States has not helped the way that society looks at the hookah. Slowly society is accepting the hookah as more of a pipe for tobacco instead of illegal drugs. Smoking Hookah is an experience that is enjoyable, that creates a relaxed environment for discussion and commodore in a world that has gotten to busy to sit down and enjoy the pleasures of each other’s company.