historic mausoleum / shrineMamluk (Circassian, 1460)

Mausoleum of Umar ibn al-Farid

Al-Abajiya (Muqattam Foothills)

قبة ومقام سيدي عمر بن الفارضOpen to Public

Visit the Mamluk-era Mausoleum of the famous Sufi poet Umar ibn al-Farid (Sultan of Lovers) at the foothills of Mount Muqattam.

Historical Overview

The registered historic monument is a 1460 CE (865 AH) Circassian Mamluk stone dome built by Inal bin Abdullah. It houses the tomb of the celebrated mystic poet Umar ibn al-Farid. The site functions today as an active shrine and mosque.

Why Visit?

A significant Mamluk monument and a major spiritual center dedicated to the 'Sultan of Lovers'.

Getting There

Opening Hours

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