Zawiya of Fayruz Monument
Sufi lodge and mausoleum in Cairo's historic district
In Cairo's historic district, the Zawiya of Fayruz attracts visitors interested in Islamic religious architecture and old‑city streetscapes.
Zawiya of Fayruz at a Glance#
About Zawiya of Fayruz#
The Zawiya of Fayruz is a small zawiya in Cairo’s historic Islamic district that functions as a Sufi lodge and often contains a funerary shrine for its founding patron. It is one of many such neighborhood religious complexes that punctuate medieval Cairo.
Visitors encounter a compact interior arranged for prayer and commemoration, typically featuring a tomb chamber, a mihrab and traditional decorative elements. The structure is modest in scale and is usually visited together with other nearby historic monuments rather than on its own.
Individual zawiyas in Cairo were established by local patrons across different historical periods and have seen repairs and alterations over time; specific founding details for this site vary. The buildings have historically combined religious, social and commemorative functions.
The zawiya is located in the heart of historic Islamic Cairo within Cairo Governorate, in the dense urban fabric near Al-Azhar and the Khan el-Khalili market area.
- Visiting tip: These small religious complexes are usually open at irregular times and may be closed to casual visitors during private ceremonies; local guidance is helpful.
Weather & Climate near Zawiya of Fayruz#
Zawiya of Fayruz'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% | 2.7 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° | 28° | 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% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
