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A journey that began in 2009 with a simple HTML website and continues today as Hallaur's official digital heritage platform.

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Sajid Abbas Rizvi
Since 2009
Founder & Developer

Sajid Abbas Rizvi

Hallaur.in

Welcome to Hallaur.in.

Hallaur.in is much more than a website. It is a dream that started in 2009 with a simple HTML-based static website to create a permanent digital identity for our beloved town, Hallaur.

When the internet was still developing for small towns, Hallaur.in became one of the earliest dedicated websites created exclusively for Hallaur. The goal was to preserve our history, culture, literature, traditions, personalities, photographs, and memories for future generations.

Although Version 1 eventually went offline, its mission never ended. The valuable historical content collected through the website was carefully preserved and later compiled into the book "Hallaur Itihas Ke Aayine Mein."

Today, Hallaur.in Version 2 represents a new beginning. It combines modern technology with our rich heritage to create a digital platform for Hallauris across India and around the world.

This website belongs to every Hallauri.

Together, we will preserve our past, celebrate our present, and build a stronger digital future.

โ€” Sajid Abbas Rizvi
Founder & Developer ยท Hallaur.in

Our Journey Since 2009

Milestones that shaped Hallaur's digital heritage

  1. ๐Ÿš€2009

    The Beginning

    Hallaur.in was created as a simple HTML static website dedicated to Hallaur.

  2. ๐ŸŽผ2010

    The Official Emblem

    The official Hallaur.in emblem was recorded in Lucknow. Lyrics written by Dr. Tanvir Rizvi, recited by Nafees Hallauri.

  3. ๐ŸŒ2012

    Version One Completes Its Journey

    Version One successfully completed its online journey.

  4. ๐Ÿ“–2013

    From Website to Book

    All historical resources and website content from Version One were compiled into the book "Hallaur Itihas Ke Aayine Mein".

  5. ๐Ÿ›’2014

    Available Nationwide

    The book became available on Amazon, Flipkart and Pothi.com.

  6. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ2015

    ISBN & National Archives

    The book received its official ISBN and was archived in Raja Rammohun Roy National Library, Lucknow University Library, State Library Lucknow, and Amir-ud-Daula Public Library (Kaiserbagh, Lucknow).

  7. ๐Ÿ’ป2026

    Version Two โ€” A New Era

    Hallaur.in Version Two officially launched with Community Directory, Digital Library, Historical Archive, Gallery, Announcements, Image Submission, Interactive Community Features and Modern Responsive Design.

Looking Ahead

Our vision is to build the world's most comprehensive digital archive of Hallaur. A platform where history is preserved, culture is celebrated, knowledge is shared, and Hallauris across the globe remain connected for generations to come.

Contribute to Hallaur's Heritage

If you possess old photographs, rare books, historical documents, manuscripts, family records, newspaper articles, or memories related to Hallaur, we warmly invite you to contribute. Every contribution strengthens Hallaur's digital heritage.

Hallaur.in is not merely a website.
It is the digital identity of Hallaur,
created to preserve our heritage,
connect our people,
and inspire future generations.
Sajid Abbas Rizvi
Founder & Developer ยท Since 2009

Preserving Heritage โ€ข Connecting Generations โ€ข Building Hallaur's Digital Future