Halal Korea - Islamic Community Web Platform

Halal Korea is a comprehensive Django-based web application designed to serve the Muslim community in South Korea by providing essential Islamic services and information.

🌟 Key Features:

1. Halal Place Discovery
- Interactive map-based discovery of halal restaurants, markets, mosques, and prayer rooms across South Korea
- Advanced filtering and search functionality with location-based sorting
- Comprehensive database with 100+ verified locations including major cities like Seoul, Busan, Daegu
- Integration with popular Korean map services (Google Maps, Kakao Map, Naver Map)

2. Prayer Times & Islamic Calendar
- Real-time prayer times based on user location or city selection
- Support for multiple calculation methods (Muslim World League, University of Islamic Sciences, etc.)
- Both Shafi and Hanafi school calculations
- Hijri and Gregorian calendar integration
- Countdown timer to next prayer with automatic location detection

3. Community Features
- User registration and authentication system
- User-generated content with place submissions and reviews
- Rating system for halal establishments
- User profiles with favorite places and submission history
- Community-driven place verification process

4. Multilingual Support
- Full internationalization with support for English, Korean, and Uzbek
- Localized content for better accessibility to diverse Muslim communities

🛠 Technical Stack:

- Backend: Django 5.1.6 with PostGIS for geospatial data
- Database: PostgreSQL with geographic extensions
- Frontend: Modern responsive design with Tailwind CSS
- Maps: Integration with multiple mapping services
- APIs: Integration with aladhan.com for prayer times
- Deployment: Docker containerization with Gunicorn
- Geolocation: Advanced location services with IP-based fallback

🎯 Project Impact:

This platform addresses a real need in South Korea's growing Muslim community by providing a centralized resource for finding halal food, prayer facilities, and essential Islamic services. The application serves both residents and visitors, making it easier to maintain Islamic practices while living in or visiting Korea.

🚀 Technical Highlights:

- Geospatial Intelligence: Advanced location-based queries and distance calculations
- API Integration: Seamless integration with multiple external services
- Performance Optimization: Caching mechanisms for prayer times and location data
- Security: Comprehensive logging and authentication system
- Scalability: Docker-based deployment ready for production

Live Demo: halal-korea.com