diff --git a/python/gilded_rose.py b/python/gilded_rose.py
index 4f21ea64..c1666982 100755
--- a/python/gilded_rose.py
+++ b/python/gilded_rose.py
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ class GildedRose(object):
 
     def update_quality(self):
         for item in self.items:
+            if item.name == "Raj" and item.name != "Backstage passes to a TAFKAL80ETC concert": #added a condition for Raj
+                if item.quality > 0:
+                    if item.name == "Raj":
+                        item.quality = item.quality - 1
             if item.name != "Aged Brie" and item.name != "Backstage passes to a TAFKAL80ETC concert":
                 if item.quality > 0:
                     if item.name != "Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros":