Zawiya of Sidi Muhammad al-Sha'rani Monument
Sufi shrine honoring scholar Sidi Muhammad al-Sha'rani
In Cairo's historic districts, the Zawiya of Sidi Muhammad al‑Sha'rani attracts visitors for its religious architecture and links to local devotional practices.
Zawiya of Sidi Muhammad al-Sha'rani at a Glance#
About Zawiya of Sidi Muhammad al-Sha'rani#
The Zawiya of Sidi Muhammad al-Sha’rani is a small religious complex in Cairo Governorate associated with a Sufi figure, functioning as a lodge and shrine for devotional activity. It is part of the network of zawiyas and shrines in historic Cairo that serve local religious communities.
The complex typically includes a prayer area and a tomb chamber associated with the saint or founding figure, and visitors may observe devotional practices or small-scale pilgrimage at certain times. Architectural elements are in keeping with Cairo’s devotional building traditions and the site is modest in size.
Zawiyas connected to recognized Sufi figures have long served both liturgical and commemorative roles; specific founding details vary and are recorded in specialized sources. Over time many such sites have been maintained by local communities.
This zawiya is located within Islamic Cairo in Cairo Governorate, amid narrow streets and close to key historic landmarks like Al-Azhar Mosque and the Khan el-Khalili area.
- Religious significance: Sidi Muhammad al-Sha’rani is a recognized saint in Egyptian Sufism; shrines and zawiyas associated with such figures often draw local pilgrims and worshippers.
Weather & Climate near Zawiya of Sidi Muhammad al-Sha'rani#
Zawiya of Sidi Muhammad al-Sha'rani'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% | 2.8 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% | 2.8 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° - 34° | 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° | 2 mm | clear | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
