CAIRO, 15 July 2005 — An Egyptian family court will convene on July 22, 2005 to determine a verdict in the case against young Egyptian actor Ahmad Fishawi, who is accused by Egyptian interior designer Hind Hinawi of being the biological father of her newborn daughter.
Ahmad refused to undergo a DNA test to prove if he is the father of Hind’s baby, but has admitted that he had an intimate relationship with her.
Ahmad claims he is not sure if Hind’s child is his.
Hind’s lawyer filed a lawsuit against Ahmad accusing him of adultery after he had confessed in an official police report. The lawsuit will be added to the many already filed against Ahmad by Hind, who waits the court’s verdict.
Ahmad expressed his guilt over the nature of their relationship, and for behaving in a way that is against the teachings of Islam. He has requested consultation with an Islamic preacher to guide him.
The case against Fishawi has drawn international attention, with the British and American press taking a keen interest in the case, deeming it a representation of the liberal steps taken by Egyptian society.