Iraqi Christians Return to Town Invaded by ISIS to Hold First Mass in 2 Years
The Iraqi town of Qaraqosh had the largest population of Christians in the country – and now they're all finally returning to their home for mass.
Yassir Saad wanted to help Iraqi Christians forget about the pain caused by ISIS by erecting the tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad.
A Muslim businessman has erected the tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad as a way of honoring Iraqi Christians during the holiday season.
The $24,000 Christmas tree, measuring in at 85-feet-tall and 35 feet in diameter, was placed at the center of the capital's amusement park.
"This tree represents love and peace," teacher Saba Ismael told the Associated Press, as her students took photos with the tree. "I wish all Iraqi Christians could return to Iraq and live normal and peaceful lives."
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