zāwīyat ʻAbd al-Raḥmān katkhudā
Monument Sufi zawiya founded by Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda
A neighbourhood zāwiya in historic Cairo; visited by those tracing the city’s cluster of mausoleums, small mosques and market streets.
How to Get to zāwīyat ʻAbd al-Raḥmān katkhudā #
Proceed to Islamic Cairo by taxi and navigate on foot into the lanes adjacent to Khan al-Khalili or Al-Azhar. Local residents and mosque officials can usually point to these modest shrines.
Tips for Visiting zāwīyat ʻAbd al-Raḥmān katkhudā #
- Ask permission before photographing interior tombs and the faces of worshippers.
- Note repairs that use modern materials - these often indicate recent financial support or municipal interventions.
- Look for small carved dates on stones or wooden doors; even partial dates help anchor the building historically.
Best Time to Visit zāwīyat ʻAbd al-Raḥmān katkhudā #
Visit in shoulder seasons; mornings minimize crowds and heat.
Weather & Climate near zāwīyat ʻAbd al-Raḥmān katkhudā #
zāwīyat ʻAbd al-Raḥmān katkhudā'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.
