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.
Zawiya of Uda Bashi at a Glance#
About Zawiya of Uda Bashi#
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.
Weather & Climate near Zawiya of Uda Bashi#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 6 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 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 | Excellent | 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% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.1 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 |
