Ban On Entry Of Single Woman In Jama Masjid Withdrawn, Shahi Imam Agrees On LG's Appeal

The news of withdrawing the ban on the entry of single women in Delhi’s Jama Masjid is coming to the fore. The Shahi Imam has given his consent to withdraw the decision. , After talking to LG, Imam Bukhari agreed to withdraw the decision

Actually Delhi LG VK Saxena spoke to Shahi Imam Bukhari of Jama Masjid and requested him to cancel the order banning the entry of women in Jama Masjid. After which Imam Bukhari agreed to cancel the order.

Delhi LG VK Saxena spoke to Shahi Imam Bukhari of Jama Masjid,requested him to rescind the order restricting the entry of women in Jama Masjid. Imam Bukhari has agreed to revoke the order, with the request that visitors respect& maintain sanctity of the Mosque: Raj Niwas sources pic.twitter.com/Pmeg3j4WoN

— ANI (@ANI) November 24, 2022 Bukhari agreed to withdraw the order on the condition

request of Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena After this, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid has agreed to withdraw the order banning the entry of girls in the mosque. But he has put a condition for this. Imam Bukhari said, visitors should respect and maintain the cleanliness of the mosque.

What is the matter

It is noteworthy that the Jama Masjid administration had put up notices at the main gates which said The entry of girls alone or in groups is prohibited in the mosque. After the controversy started on this decision, the Shahi Imam said that this order is not for the girls coming to offer Namaz. Women’s rights activists called this decision regressive and unacceptable. Sources in the mosque administration said that notices were pasted outside the three main entrances a few days back. According to the notice, admission of girl or girls alone in Jama Masjid is prohibited.

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Thu, Nov 24, 2022, 7: 16 PM IST