Pilgrimage Sites
Egypt
Cairo
Pilgrimage sites
1
Masjid Ra's al-Husayn
According to a belief, the head of Imam Husayn, peace be upon him, was
buried here.
2
Sit Zainab
According to some, Zainab, the sister of Imam Husayn and daughter of
Imam Ali, peace be upon them, is buried here and not in Damascus.
3
Grave of Malik al-Ashtar [r]
Standard-bearer and close companion of Imam Ali [a]. He was appointed
by Imam Ali [a] as the governor or Egypt but was poisoned by Muawiya on
his way there.
Historic sites
1
Al-Azhar mosque and Al-Azhar university.
2
Cairo museum - here is where the mummified body of Firaun is kept.
3
Islamic museum.
4
Mosque and Fort of Salahuddin Ayyubi.
5
Citadel mosque.
6
Pyramids of Giza.
7
Sak'kara - where the first pyramid was built, known as the "Step Pyramid".
8
Memphis - the first capital of Egypt.
Note: Sak'kara and Memphis are to the south of Cairo.