History of Hookahs – Recent Years

The last surge in popularity of hookahs was when they gained worldwide interest centuries ago. Hookahs were introduced to Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, and various other countries about two centuries ago. At this point it also was referred to by the name “argile” but it wasn’t until the hookah gained interest in Egypt and Morocco before it was also given the name “shisha”.

Once the hookah travelled to other countries it would get other names as well like the term “hubble bubble” in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Advancing to current time the hookah has gained popularity all across the world.

Current Times – The Popularity of Hookahs across the World

You can regularly find hookah bars in larger cities all across the world. There was a major increase in popularity of hookah cafes about a decade ago when hookahs really started to gain popularity amongst teenagers and young adults. College students in particular grew very interested in hookahs and you can now find many hookah shops near college campuses. However a decrease in hookah cafes happened in some countries when the anti-smoking laws were set in place which prohibited smoking inside a public building.

Ever since the sixties the popularity of hookahs in Europe and the United States has been on a constant rise. You can find many head shops and hookah supplies stores in your area if you’re in a decently populated city in the United States or Europe with no problem. There is also a market for buying hookahs online now and you can easily find various designs and products for a wide range of prices online if you find the right source.

Ultimately it can be mutually agreed that he popularity of hookahs now is probably at its highest point of all time. Many people experiment with hookahs and don’t have a cultural or traditional background which includes hookah usage. Hookahs are now seen as a cool thing to use like smoking cigarettes have been for many years amongst the younger generation.