How did the world fall in love with hookah?
Learn the story of this famous instrument.
Uncover the Mughal origins of hookah
Learn how hookah became a national pastime
Hear what poets had to say (for and against) it
Learn about colonists who were hopelessly addicted to the pipe
Learn about the anti-colonial hookah boycott
What are you waiting for?
Join us—it’s free!
Meet your instructor
Muhammad Ali Mojaradi
Founder, Instructor, Translator
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After living and studying in Jordan, Turkey, Kuwait, and Iran, Detroit native Muhammad Ali Mojaradi is hosting Rumi and Persian classes in his Manhattan home. His first translation, "The Flame of Love," was published in 2025.
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