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Indo-American Friendship Dinner

Young girl getting henna tattoo done at the Indo-American Friendship Day Celebration
Cultural activities at past Indo-American Friendship Dinner

Since 1987, the Friends of India at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University has hosted the Indo-American Friendship Day celebration. Along with other sponsors, the Friends of India invite you to take part in a night of Indian Culture and Cuisine to raise money for various causes.

2025 Indo-American Friendship Dinner

When: November 8, 2025
Where: Baker Center Ballroom, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University

Dinner Details

  • 5 p.m.: Doors Open
  • 5 to 6 p.m.: Appetizers & Cash Bar
  • 6 to 7 p.m.: Cultural Program
  • 7 p.m.: Dinner catered by Aangan Indian Bistro, Dublin, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ

  • Ticket Information

    Dinner tickets for individuals are available now!

    To buy tickets, follow the following steps: 

    1. Click on the button "Register Now or Sponsor the Friends of India Dinner!"
    2. Provide your information (note- you have to fill in information that is required)
    3. If buying tickets for more that one attendee, you must "Add Attendee" at the bottom of the page and provide information for each of your attendee
    4. You have the opportunity to "Select your ticket" for each of your attendee
    5. The "Add-Ons" page allows you to donate to the Friends of India Endowment
    6. Finalize your order in "Order Review" 

    NOTE: Seats at the dinner are eight to a table

     

  • Support the Friends of India Endowment

    Interested in being a sponsor?

    Funds raised through our supporters will help grow the Endowment so that many more Friends of India activities continue for generations to come.  

    If you would like to become a "Premier" level supporter, please follow the information below.

    Premier support includes recognition during the Dinner and logo display during the event. Some levels also include tickets to the Dinner for members of your organization.

    Levels of support include:

    • Taj Mahal
      • With tickets ($1,000) - Eight tickets to the dinner
      • Without tickets ($600)
    • Golden Temple
      • With tickets ($500) - Four tickets to the dinner
      • Without tickets ($300)  
    • Red Fort
      • With tickets ($300) - Two tickets to the dinner
      • Without tickets ($200)  
    • Bobcat
      • Send two OHIO students to the dinner ($100) – these students will be provided with free tickets acknowledging your support
    • General support
      • Support includes amount of your choice

    To become a Premier sponsor, donate before September 1 by using the link below or contact friendsofindia@ohio.edu for more information. 

Dinner Details

Dinner from

Cultural Program

Coming Soon!

Dinner Menu

Appetizers: 
Vegetable Manchurian 
Chicken Tikka
Mango Lassi 

Main Course: 
Meat 
Chicken Makhani   
Veg 
Chana Masala (Vegan) 
Aloo Ghobi 

Accompaniments
Naan 
Rice 

Onions/Hot Pickle

Dessert: 
Ras Malai

View Past Activities
Indo-American Freindship Dinner & Cultural Program- Activities, 1987-Present
YearEventActivity
2024 OctoberIndo-American Friendship DayReintroduced the FOI Dinner after 5 years with cultural program and food
2019Indo-American Friendship DayDonation to Shine India Shine project, Scholarship funding
2017Indo-American Friendship DayDonation to Athens Has a Heart Fund, sponsoring defibriliators in Athens Schools
2016Indo-American Friendship DayDonation to Clean water project for 20 schools in India
2015Indo-American Friendship DayDonation to Clean water project in South America
2013-2014Indo-American Friendship DayDonation to Polio Plus
2012 NovemberIndo-American Friendship DayDonation to Camp Rotan Project, Athens
2011 OctoberIndo-American Friendship DayDonation to Southside Playground Renovation, Richland Ave. Athens
 Indo-American Friendship DayCultural Program and Free Indian Food
2010 OctoberIndo-American Friendship DayDonation for Polio Plus
2009 JuneIndo-American Friendship DayDonation for Polio Plus
2008 MayIndo-American Friendship DayDonation for Polio Plus
2007 MayIndo-American Friendship DayDonation for Polio Plus
2006 MayIndo-American Friendship DayCultural Program and Free Indian Food
2005 MayIndo-American Friendship DayDonation for Water Wells in India and Electric lift for Echoing Meadows in Athens
2005 MayIndo-American Friendship DayDonation for Habitat for Humanity home in Nelsonville
2004 MayIndo-American Friendship DayDonation for Polio Plus
1987-2003Indo-American Friendship DayCultural Program and Free Indian Food

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