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.

zāwīyat ʻAbd al-Raḥmān katkhudā at a Glance#

Address: Historic Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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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.

Autumn

Oct-Nov · 20-28°C

Pleasant days for exploring alleys and interiors.

Spring

Mar-Apr · 18-25°C

Clear mornings and comfortable walking.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 10-18°C

Crisp air and fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near zāwīyat ʻAbd al-Raḥmān katkhudā#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 133 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberJuneJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

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	Ideal	22° - 35°	28°	0 mm	clear	42%	2.8 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%	1.9 m/s	0.8 moderate	10.5h
December	Excellent	9° - 21°	15°	7 mm	mostly sunny	62%	2.6 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.1h