Zawiya of Muhammad Durgham
Monument Small Sufi zawiya featuring traditional Islamic architecture
This Zawiya of Muhammad Durgham in Cairo Governorate is visited for its historic religious architecture and proximity to the city’s older neighborhoods.
The Zawiya of Muhammad Durgham is a small zawiya in Cairo’s historic Islamic quarter, traditionally serving as a Sufi lodge and burial shrine for its founder. It is part of the dense ensemble of religious buildings that characterize medieval Cairo.
Visitors will typically see a compact interior arranged for prayer and commemoration, with features such as a tomb chamber and a mihrab; decorative details reflect the local traditions of Islamic architecture. The building is modest in scale and usually visited in the context of the surrounding historic area.
Founding dates and patrons differ between Cairo’s many zawiyas; this pattern of private foundation and later maintenance or restoration is common. The complexes have long served religious, social and commemorative roles in their neighborhoods.
The zawiya is located within Islamic Cairo in Cairo Governorate, amid narrow streets and near major landmarks such as Al-Azhar Mosque.
- Interpretation: Expect limited onsite interpretation - local guides or guidebooks covering Islamic Cairo provide the best context for individual zawiyas.
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Zawiya of Muhammad Durgham'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 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 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.
