The Balady gradually declined during competition with the much nicer Greek citron, which was also considered as kosher by many, while others still preferred doing the most for the rescue of Balady.
The Balady gradually declined as result of being onable to compete with the much nicer Greek citron, which was also considered as kosher by many. Nevertheless, there were still enough prominent rabbi's who still preferred doing the most for the rescue of Balady.