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 at a Glance#
About Mausoleum of Sayyida 'Atika and Muhammad al-Ja'fari#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 6 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 6 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
