The ICOUK Hijri Date plugin allows you to easily display the current Hijri date on your WordPress website. Perfect for Islamic websites, mosques, and communities who need to show the Islamic calendar date.

Features

Display current Hijri date using shortcode
Configurable country settings
Secure API authentication
Easy to use and integrate
Responsive design
Error handling and user feedback

How to Use

Install and activate the plugin
Go to Settings > ICOUK Hijri Date
Enter your API Bearer token
Set your country (defaults to UK)
Use the shortcode [icouk_hijri_date] in any post or page

Shortcode

Use the shortcode [icouk_hijri_date] to display the current Hijri date anywhere on your website.

Configuration

The plugin requires configuration before use:

Bearer Token: Enter your Moon Sighting UK API authentication token
Country: Set your country code (defaults to UK)

API Integration

This plugin integrates with the Moon Sighting UK API to fetch accurate Hijri date information. The API is free to ICOUK registered members. You’ll need to obtain an API key from the Moon Sighting UK service.

External Services

This plugin connects to the Moon Sighting UK API to obtain current Hijri date information. This service is required to display the accurate Islamic calendar date on your website.

What data is sent and when:
– Your configured country code (e.g., “UK”, “MA”) is sent with each API request
– Your Bearer token is sent for authentication
– API requests are made when the shortcode is displayed on your website
– Data is cached for 10 minutes to reduce API calls

Service Provider: Moon Sighting UK (ICOUK)
– Website: https://www.moonsighting.org.uk/
– API Endpoint: https://www.moonsighting.org.uk/api/index.php/v1/
– Terms of Service: https://www.moonsighting.org.uk/terms-of-use.html
– Privacy Policy: https://www.moonsighting.org.uk/privacy-policy.html

Data Transmission:
– Country code and Bearer token are transmitted over HTTPS
– No personal user data is collected or transmitted
– API responses are cached locally to minimize external requests