<p>Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam has agreed to withdraw the order restricting entry of girls in the mosque, after Delhi L-G V K Saxena spoke to him and requested him to take back the decree, Raj Niwas sources said on Thursday.</p>.<p>They added that Imam Bukhari agreed to revoke the order, on the condition that visitors respect and maintain the sanctity of the mosque.</p>.<p>The administration of Delhi's famed Jama Masjid had put up notices outside the main gates <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/jama-masjid-bans-entry-of-girls-alone-or-in-groups-1165277.html" target="_blank">banning the entry of 'girls'</a>, 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.</p>.<p>The issue led to an outrage in some quarters as women rights activists termed the mosque's decision regressive and unacceptable.</p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>"Jama Masjid mein ladki ya ladkiyon ka akele daakhla mana hai (The entry of a girl, or girls is not permitted in Jama Masjid)," read the notice by the administration of the 17th century Mughal-era monument that attracts thousands of devout as well as tourists.</p>
<p>Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam has agreed to withdraw the order restricting entry of girls in the mosque, after Delhi L-G V K Saxena spoke to him and requested him to take back the decree, Raj Niwas sources said on Thursday.</p>.<p>They added that Imam Bukhari agreed to revoke the order, on the condition that visitors respect and maintain the sanctity of the mosque.</p>.<p>The administration of Delhi's famed Jama Masjid had put up notices outside the main gates <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/jama-masjid-bans-entry-of-girls-alone-or-in-groups-1165277.html" target="_blank">banning the entry of 'girls'</a>, 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.</p>.<p>The issue led to an outrage in some quarters as women rights activists termed the mosque's decision regressive and unacceptable.</p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>"Jama Masjid mein ladki ya ladkiyon ka akele daakhla mana hai (The entry of a girl, or girls is not permitted in Jama Masjid)," read the notice by the administration of the 17th century Mughal-era monument that attracts thousands of devout as well as tourists.</p>