Mausoleum of Sayyida 'Atika and Muhammad al-Ja'fari
Monument Twin mausoleums in Cairo honoring local religious figures
In Cairo Governorate, the Mausoleum of Sayyida ‘Atika and Muhammad al-Ja’fari draws visitors for its role in local funerary history and its architectural details amid nearby tombs.
Mausoleum of Sayyida ‘Atika and Muhammad al-Ja’fari is a joint funerary monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, named for the individuals commemorated there. It is part of Cairo’s historic set of tombs and shrines.
The site is visited mainly for its role as a tomb and for any surviving architectural details visible from outside. Access to interiors or devotional areas varies and may be restricted.
The building serves as the burial place for the named persons; further historical specifics are not provided in this entry.
Positioned within Greater Cairo, the mausoleum is located at the supplied coordinates in Cairo Governorate.
- Coordinates: 30.02583, 31.25173
How to Get to Mausoleum of Sayyida 'Atika and Muhammad al-Ja'fari #
Located in medieval Cairo, the site is best reached by taxi to Bab Zuweila or the Khan al-Khalili/Al-Azhar area, then on foot. Many such shrines and mausoleums can be visited in one walking route.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Sayyida 'Atika and Muhammad al-Ja'fari #
- Sayyida 'Atika's shrine may still attract local devotees-visitors should be respectful of worship practices.
- Look for dated inscriptions that can identify the shrine's historical layering.
- Combine a visit with Bab Zuweila and nearby major medieval sites to appreciate contrasts in scale.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Sayyida 'Atika and Muhammad al-Ja'fari #
Best in cooler months; combine with nearby major medieval monuments for context.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Sayyida 'Atika and Muhammad al-Ja'fari #
Mausoleum of Sayyida 'Atika and Muhammad al-Ja'fari'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 11°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 hot, 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.
