Mausoleum of Ali Badr al-Din al-Qarafi
Monument Mausoleum of jurist Ali Badr al-Din al-Qarafi, Cairo
This mausoleum occupies a spot within historic Cairo’s maze of religious structures; visitors stop to observe Islamic funerary architecture and continue on to nearby mosques, religious schools and market streets.
Mausoleum of Ali Badr al-Din al-Qarafi is a funerary monument located in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. It serves as a tomb for the person after whom it is named and is one of many small mausoleums in the surrounding cemetery area.
How to Get to Mausoleum of Ali Badr al-Din al-Qarafi #
Most of the small mausoleums in this part of Cairo sit in the medieval city near al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah Street and the Khan al-Khalili area. From downtown Cairo or Tahrir, take a taxi toward Al-Azhar or Bab Zuweila; the walk from Bab Zuweila or Khan al-Khalili to these clusters is typically 5-15 minutes depending on the exact site. The nearest metro stations are Al-Sayeda Zeinab (Line 1) or Sadat (Line 1/2) followed by a short taxi or walk along the narrow streets.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Ali Badr al-Din al-Qarafi #
- These small funerary sites are easy to miss from the street-look for a carved stone portal or a dome poking above a low roofline rather than a grand façade.
- Visit in the late afternoon when the low light picks out carved Arabic script and the domes glow; many local caretakers will answer questions then.
- Combine several nearby mausoleums into one walk along al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah Street to avoid multiple trips; distances between them are often only a few hundred metres.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Ali Badr al-Din al-Qarafi #
Best visited in the cooler months when walking the stone streets of historic Cairo is pleasant; early morning or late afternoon reduces crowds and harsh light.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Ali Badr al-Din al-Qarafi #
Mausoleum of Ali Badr al-Din al-Qarafi's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
