As many as 2155 persons embraced Islam in Abha over 17 years through Cooperative Office for Call, Guidance and Community Awareness. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Office's Director Dr. Saeed bin Hadi Al-Bishri pointed out that the office has been freely distributing thousands of booklets and bulletins briefing people on Islam at home and abroad, books and tapes in more than 14 languages and weekly sermons in 8 languages showing Islam's moderation and tolerance.