All things being equal, you’ll probably eat dinner Friday night — so why not make your plate count by heading over to the Chandni Restaurant in Newark for the Omeid International benefit dinner.

The organization is raising cash in order to establish an orphanage, school and clinic in Kabul, Afghanistan. All proceeds from the dinner will go to the fund. 

The dinner, which includes a wide array of Afghan and Indian foods, is $20 in advance, $25 per person at the door. It starts at 6 p.m. Friday (September 19.) Advance reservations are not required. The restaurant is located at 5748 Mowry School Road, Newark.

To buy tickets in advance, go to http://reasonforhope.eventbrite.com.