Zawiya al-Qadi al-Fadil
Monument Historic Islamic zawiya and mausoleum in Cairo
Located in Cairo Governorate, this zawiya is part of the city’s historic Islamic architecture; visitors come for its architecture and the surrounding medieval streets.
The Zawiya al-Qadi al-Fadil is a small Islamic religious complex (zawiya) in Cairo Governorate used traditionally as a Sufi lodge and funerary shrine. It forms part of the dense ensemble of religious buildings in historic Cairo.
The building typically contains a modest prayer space and a tomb chamber, and visitors will find architectural elements common to Cairo’s zawiyas such as domes, carved stone or woodwork, and a mihrab. The site is compact and is best visited as part of a walking tour of Islamic Cairo rather than as a standalone attraction.
Many zawiyas in Cairo were founded by private patrons and adapted over time for worship, commemoration and social functions; construction dates and founding patrons vary by individual zawiya. Changes over centuries often reflect repairs, restorations, and shifts in local religious practice.
Situated within historic Islamic Cairo, the zawiya lies amid the narrow streets and markets near major landmarks such as Al-Azhar Mosque and the Khan el-Khalili area, within Cairo Governorate.
- Access note: Located in Cairo's historic Islamic quarter; many zawiyas are small and can be difficult to find in narrow streets, so plan for a guided walk or use a local map.
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Zawiya al-Qadi al-Fadil'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 8°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.
