But during the visit, we also witnessed miracles wherein children became children again, playing, singing, teasing and dancing with each other. Many of these children spoke about Yacoub Shaheen and mimicked him when they sang. Of course not as bright as Jesus's light, and not to compare either, but a different light, born in the city 23 years ago. On Friday, it's time for the next episode of "Arab Idol." While Christians are persecuted in Syria, Iraq and Egypt, "Arab Idol" and its shining star Yacoub Shaheen, unleash light in the face of darkness.

Source: Huffington Post January 17, 2017 22:31 UTC