In pictures: Mohammed Assaf wins Arab Idol

Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf cries of joy as he celebrates after winning the "Arab Idol" singing contest in Zouk Mosbeh, north of the Lebanese capital Beirut, early on June 23, 2013. Jubilant Palestinians took to the streets in their thousands after Mohammed Assaf won the pan-Arab singing contest that has had millions of viewers fixed to their TV screens since March. AFP PHOTO/ANWAR AMRO *** Local Caption *** 405374-01-08.jpg

Palestinian contestant Mohammed Assaf (top) cries of joy as he celebrates. AFP Photo/Anwar Amro

Palestinian contestant Mohammed Assaf (R) is congratulated by Lebanese singer and 'Arab Idol' judge Ragheb Alama. AFP Photo/Anwar Amro

Palestinian contestant Mohammed Assaf (C) cries of joy after winning. AFP Photo/Anwar Amro

Palestinian contestant Mohammed Assaf (C) performs next to hosts Annabella Hilal (R) and Ahmad Fahmi (L). AFP Photo/Anwar Amro

Palestinian contestant Mohammed Assaf (C) raises his trophy next to Lebanese singer Assi al-Hallani (L) and host Annabella Hilal after winning the Arab Idol. AFP Photo/Anwar Amro

Winner Mohammed Assaf falls to his knees as he is announced as the winner. Courtesy MBC

Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf reacts after being announced winner of the Season 2 finale of 'Arab Idol' in Zouk Mosbeh area, north of Beirut. Reuters/Mohammed Azakir

Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf celebrates with his national flag after winning the 'Arab Idol'. AFP Photo/Anwar Amro