While the outcry over both certain temples and all mosques not allowing women to offer prayers has not reached any conclusion, the Jamia Masjid in Jaipur has quietly made special arrangements for the women to offer 'individual Namaz' at a separate section in the Mosque.

There are two kinds of Namaz, one that is read along with an Imam can be read only by males."

The Jamia Masjid's joint secretary Mohammed Tahir Azaad, spoke about the arrangements made for women: "As far as women offering Namaz is concerned, they cannot offer Namaz along with the Imam. They can offer individual Namaz in the Mosque. There are two kinds of Namaz, one that is read along with an Imam can be read only by males."

He said such an arrangement has been made so that Muslim women do not miss out on Namaz because they are outdoors or busy in work.

"Now, when women are outside, doing some work, and there is a risk of Namaz being missed, then they can offer prayers here after the males finish their prayer. A place has been designated for it where they can come and pray individually," he added. He further said Namaz is a right of every follower of Islam, whether male or female. According to reports, women are allowed to enter mosques that have a separate space for them, but most mosques in India do not.