Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books 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.