Zawiya of Uda Bashi
Monument Small religious complex and tomb of Uda Bashi
The Zawiya of Uda Bashi, set in Cairo Governorate, is visited for its historic religious architecture and position within the old city’s streets.
The Zawiya of Uda Bashi is a small Sufi lodge and funerary complex in Cairo’s historic district, serving as a place of worship and commemoration for a local patron or saint. It is one of many compact religious buildings scattered through medieval Cairo.
Visitors will typically find a small prayer space and a tomb chamber with decorative elements characteristic of Cairo’s religious architecture. The building’s modest scale means it is most often viewed in conjunction with other nearby monuments.
As with many Cairo zawiyas, this site was founded by a private patron and has seen repairs and changes over time; exact founding dates and patrons are documented in specialist studies. The zawiya continues to function in a religious and commemorative capacity for the local community.
The zawiya is situated in the dense urban fabric of Islamic Cairo, within Cairo Governorate and close to major historic landmarks such as Al-Azhar Mosque and the Khan el-Khalili market.
- Visiting recommendation: Many zawiyas are easiest to visit as part of a guided walking tour of Islamic Cairo that includes mosques, madrasas and markets in the area.
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Zawiya of Uda Bashi'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 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.
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