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Delhi Jama Masjid restricting women's entry: Shahi Imam agrees to withdraw order after LG's request

Updated on: 24 November,2022 06:48 PM IST  |  New Delhi
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The issue had led to an outrage in some quarters as women rights activists termed the mosque's decision regressive and unacceptable

Delhi Jama Masjid restricting women's entry: Shahi Imam agrees to withdraw order after LG's request

Delhi Jama Masjid. Pic/ iStock

Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam has agreed to withdraw the order restricting entry of women in the mosque, after Delhi LG V K Saxena spoke to him and requested him to take back the decree, Raj Niwas sources said on Thursday.


They added that Imam Bukhari agreed to revoke the order, on the condition that visitors respect and maintain the sanctity of the mosque.


The administration of Delhi's famed Jama Masjid had put up notices outside the main gates banning the entry of 'girls', whether alone or in groups. As controversy escalated, the mosque's Shahi Imam on Thursday said the order is not applicable to those coming to offer prayers.


The issue led to an outrage in some quarters as women rights activists termed the mosque's decision regressive and unacceptable.

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The notices, which have no date, came up a few days ago outside the three main entry gates, sources in the administration said. However, it has come to attention only now.

"Jama Masjid mein ladki ya ladkiyon ka akele daakhla mana hai (The entry of a girl, or girls is not permitted in Jama Masjid)," reads the notice by the administration of the 17th century Mughal era monument that attracts thousands of devout as well as tourists. 

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