What are the marriage laws in Egypt?

Interfaith marriages are allowed except when the bride is Muslim and the groom has a different faith. According to the Egyptian law, a Muslim man can marry a woman who is Muslim, Christian or Jewish. A Muslim woman can only marry a man who is Muslim.



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Divorce Initiated by Men Islamic law would consider the wise wife an exception, and you cannot generalize an exception. Muslim Egyptian men have a unilateral and unconditional right to divorce without resort to legal proceedings (talaq).

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Egypt is conservative. Very conservative. You won't find couples cuddling and kissing in public, as any type of public affection is a big no-no (even handholding isn't really approved of).

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According to government law, Egyptian citizens are required to present a marriage certificate. Foreign guests can check into the hotel without a marriage certificate or as unmarried couples.

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Under the Persons and Family Law No. 126 of 2008, the minimum legal age of marriage is 18 years for both men and women. The minimum legal age of marriage is also highlighted under the Egyptian Child Law No. 126 of 2008.

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Egypt is conservative. Very conservative. You won't find couples cuddling and kissing in public, as any type of public affection is a big no-no (even handholding isn't really approved of).

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