=== Siternet Persian Date Converter ===
Contributors: siternet
Tags: jalali, shamsi, persian, farsi, date
Requires at least: 5.3
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically converts Gregorian dates to the Persian (Jalali / Shamsi) calendar throughout your WordPress site and admin panel.

== Description ==

**Siternet Persian Date Converter** automatically converts all Gregorian dates to the Persian (Jalali / Shamsi) calendar throughout your WordPress site and admin panel.

= Features =
* Converts all dates site-wide to the Persian (Jalali) calendar
* Supports Persian (Farsi) digits
* Works in both the frontend and the WordPress admin panel
* Compatible with PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4
* Includes a lightweight settings screen for enabling the converter and Persian digits in the site and admin
* Bilingual: displays plugin name and description in Persian when the site language is set to Farsi

= Persian Description =
This section is provided for Persian-speaking users. The plugin converts all WordPress dates to the Jalali (Shamsi) calendar automatically, supports Persian digits, and works in both the frontend and admin panel.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/siternet-persian-date`, or install directly via the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Done — all dates are now displayed in the Persian calendar.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this work with WooCommerce? =
Yes, it converts dates in WooCommerce orders and admin screens as well.

= Does it work with PHP 8.4? =
Yes, this plugin is fully compatible with PHP 8.4.

= Can I disable Persian digits in the admin? =
Yes, go to **Settings → تاریخ شمسی** and toggle the option off.

= Does the plugin name appear in Persian on Persian-language sites? =
Yes. When your WordPress site language is set to Farsi (fa_IR), the plugin name and description automatically switch to Persian in the admin panel.

== Screenshots ==

1. Persian dates displayed in the WordPress admin panel
2. Plugin settings screen

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Full PHP 8.4 compatibility
* Bilingual support: Persian name and description when site language is Farsi
* Full month names displayed instead of abbreviations

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First release. Install and activate to start displaying Persian dates on your WordPress site.
