Avdol's Father

Muhammad Avdol 's father is a soldier and the second son from an ancient and noble family. He loses his life in the Six-Day War by throwing himself on a grenade without hesitation to shield a friend from the blast. All that remains of him is his arms, thrust out just before the explosion to push his friend out of harm's way. The man he saved later becomes a teacher and passes his knowledge on to many children.