Halawy  Means "sweet".  This variety was introduced in 1902 from Basra, Iraq by Fairchild.  The fruit is of a light amber and has a wrinkled surface.  The khalal color of the fruit is buff yellow.  the size of fruit is 35 to 45 mm with a seed of 17 to 20 mm.  the skin is thin, shrinking with the flesh in irregular wrinkles with only slight blistering.  The flavor is rich, sweet and distinctive.  This variety is early ripening.