Tearing Clothes for Women upon Seeing the Western Wall

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Question

Do women need to tear their clothes when they see the Western Wall?

Answer

Yes, unless the husband says he does not agree.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 561, Yoreh De'ah 340, Even Ha'ezer Siman 90

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