sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ
Monument Fountain and kuttab established by Sayyid Ali
Sabīl wa‑kuttāb al‑sayyid ʿAlī ibn Hayzaʾ combines a drinking fountain with a schoolroom; travellers see its decorative stonework and learn about public philanthropy in historic Cairo.
How to Get to sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ #
Found along the Muizz Street axis in Historic Cairo. Walkable from Bab Zuweila (about 5-15 minutes) or from Al‑Azhar (10-20 minutes).
Tips for Visiting sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ #
- Watch how locals interact with the sabil - it's still a civic device in many neighborhoods.
- If the kuttab is visible, note any remaining wooden benches or slate tablets; they are rarer than one thinks.
- Explore early evening when the street lighting adds texture to carvings.
Best Time to Visit sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ #
Cool season (Oct-Apr) is the most comfortable period to visit these small outdoor monuments.
Weather & Climate near sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ #
sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ'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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