What is shisha in Egypt?
What is shisha in Egypt? The waterpipe (also known as gouza, narghile, hubble-bubble, hookah or shisha, depending on the local tradition) has been used for smoking tobacco for centuries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Why is it called shisha?
The term shisha used in Europe goes back to the Persian word shishe , which means glass. The Turkish word sise means bottle, in certain Arabic dialects specifically refer to the bowl of shisha or the entire hookah. Another common term that refers to the water pipe is Nargile .