sabil-kuttab of Qitas Bey
Monument Combined fountain and Qur'anic school founded by Qitas Bey
The sabil‑kuttab of Qitas Bey combines a public water outlet with a small Qur’anic school; tourists visit to study its façade, inscriptions and role in Cairo’s urban social history.
How to Get to sabil-kuttab of Qitas Bey #
Sited along or near the Muizz Street route in Historic Cairo. Easily reached on foot from Bab Zuweila (about 5-15 minutes) or from Al‑Azhar (10-20 minutes).
Tips for Visiting sabil-kuttab of Qitas Bey #
- The kuttab (school area) above the sabil is often small but contains original benches or blackboards; ask permission to see if open.
- Observe the joint between sabil and kuttab - it reveals how charity and education were linked architecturally.
- Best photographed in soft morning light to avoid harsh contrasts on carved stone.
Best Time to Visit sabil-kuttab of Qitas Bey #
Cool seasons offer the most comfortable conditions to explore small monuments and courtyards.
Weather & Climate near sabil-kuttab of Qitas Bey #
sabil-kuttab of Qitas Bey'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 35°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.
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