zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān
Monument Sufi religious complex named after Ahmad ibn Shaʿbān
A Sufi lodge and funerary complex in Cairo’s old city; visitors encounter funerary architecture and the dense network of markets and mosques around it.
How to Get to zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān #
Travel to the Islamic Cairo area by taxi from central Cairo, then on foot into the side streets off the main market lanes. Local directions are the most reliable way to locate modest zawiyas.
Tips for Visiting zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān #
- Look for faint ink inscriptions near the mihrab that can indicate a founder's name or date of renovation.
- Visit just before or after Friday prayers when the site is active but not overcrowded.
- Ask a caretaker about any local observances or annual celebrations associated with the zawiya.
Best Time to Visit zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān #
Shoulder seasons are best; aim for mid-morning or late afternoon to avoid main prayer congestion.
Weather & Climate near zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān #
zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān'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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