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Tomb / Shrine

Abu al-Hajjaj al-Uqsuri Mosque and Tomb

Who rests here

Saints · died 642 AH · Luksor

Yusuf ibn Abd al-Rahim, born in Damascus (or Baghdad), a Sufi who settled in Luxor in Upper Egypt after pilgrimage, known for his piety and service to pilgrims. Regarded as the patron saint of Luxor. His tomb is beneath the dome of the mosque bearing his name, built atop Luxor Temple, honoured by an annual mawlid.

Full biography of Abu al-Hajjaj al-Uqsuri →(the text above is quoted from the person's record)

How to get there

Located in: Luksor

Coordinates: 25.70002, 32.63970

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Permanent ID: EA-Y-000208 · this address reaches the same record even if its name changes; use it when citing.