NJ AJR237

Designates the weekend closest to Diwali during "Diwali Month" (October 15 through November 14) as "Bandi Chhor Divas Weekend" in New Jersey each year

Bandi Chhor Divas ("liberation of prisoners day") is a Sikh holiday commemorating the 17th century release of Guru Hargobind from prison, along with 52 other princes he refused to leave behind

Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation and calls upon public officials and citizens to observe the weekend with appropriate activities and programs

Recognizes Sikhism as the world's fifth largest religion with approximately 500,000 adherents in the United States and acknowledges the Sikh community's contributions to New Jersey