Why is it called shisha?
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 .
Why was shisha banned?
Declaring the ban, the Minister of Health, Dr. Diane Gashumba, stated in a public notice: “… shisha tobacco smoking is damaging, addictive and dangerous to human lives. The smoke that emerges from a water-pipe contains numerous toxicants known to cause lung cancer, heart diseases, just to name a few...