Yesterday we asked if smoking shisha is considered taboo for women here, and ended up sparking a rather spirited discussion on Twitter about the practice and its cultural origins.

Here’s the full conversation. To view a single-page version of the discussion, check it out on Storify.com.

Tip: Click play for the slideshow to start, use the arrow buttons to scroll through the different responses or hit fullscreen to see it large.

What do you think? Should there be greater restrictions on hookah use in Qatar, or is it just all in good fun?

Leave a comment below, or tweet with the tag #shishainqatar to weigh in.

Credit: Photo of men smoking shisha at Souq Waqif, by Omar Chatriwala