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Mahmoud

maleFirst seen chapter 17Last seen chapter 18

Mahmoud, also called Abu Salim, is an older villager who reads a letter about his family and farm to Zuhdi. Mahmoud shares news about the death of Masouda’s white calf and his wife’s promise of chicken and onions, and later discusses shaving before visiting day

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