People in Kashmir are very found of Zizir traditionally called the Hookah across India. They are typically made of clay, and at times, cost as little as Rs. 100. Smoking a Zizir is a part of the routine for the males in the Kashmir valley. Hookah smoking is typically done in groups, with the same mouthpiece passed from person to person.

Hookah smoking is an ancient tradition that has virtually swayed the entire world.

Hookah, it is basically a multi stemmed water pipe that is used for smoking. Hookah smoking is based on the mechanism of indirect heat and water filtration. The concept of Hookah smoking originated in India; however, it attained fame under the Ottoman Turks. Hookah is famous by different names at different places, the more popular names being narghile, shisha, okka and kalian.

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