Zawiya of Mustafa Pasha
Monument Ottoman-era Sufi lodge tied to Mustafa Pasha
Located in Cairo’s old quarter, the Zawiya of Mustafa Pasha is examined by visitors interested in Islamic devotional sites and traditional urban streets.
The Zawiya of Mustafa Pasha is a small Islamic religious complex in historic Cairo that traditionally functions as a Sufi lodge and a site of local commemoration. It forms part of the historic built environment of Cairo’s Islamic district.
The complex typically includes a small prayer hall and a tomb chamber, with architectural features such as domes and ornamental work that reflect local building traditions. Its compact scale means it is most often seen as part of a wider tour of Islamic Cairo.
Like other Cairo zawiyas, it was founded by a private patron and has been subject to repairs and restorations across different periods; specific founding details are recorded in architectural records. The zawiya’s role has remained primarily religious and commemorative.
Situated in the medieval core of Cairo in Cairo Governorate, the zawiya is set among the narrow lanes and historic monuments of Islamic Cairo, close to Al-Azhar and surrounding markets.
- Conservation and access: Many zawiyas are fragile and have undergone restoration; photography and access may be restricted, so ask permission when visiting.
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Zawiya of Mustafa Pasha'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 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 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.
