Will power of blind old man overcomes all obstacles

Will power of blind old man, star of ‘Asak’ documentary, has overcome all obstacles.

This is the story of Abdolaziz Ghaffari, a blind old man who lives in Sedeh Village, Khonj County, Fars Province, Iran.

He has been a stonecutter for about 65 years. The 80-year-old stone mason lost his eyesight due to chickenpox at the age of 5.

In his small workshop, he cuts stone pieces and masterfully creates different types of handicrafts.

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