The holy month of Ramadan is before us

God almighty has invited you in the month of Ramadan to His banquet. As you see fasting is God's banquet; it is not like our parties with those formalities and lavish meals. It is a reception in which one should abstain from desires. Notice that one should perform the rituals in the holy month of Ramadan, particularly its mental rites. One should not be merely engaged in praying- prayer in its real sense is of importance. Remembering God in the real sense of the word is what brings tranquility to the heart. "Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest!" (The holy Quran, 13:28) Remembrance of God means considering God present everywhere, in the holy month of Ramadan, one should be preoccupied with remembrance of God and His blessings and thank God for His favors.

How did Imam explain the month of Sha`ban as the prelude to the holy month of Ramadan?

Imam Khomeini unveiled secrets behind divine feast during blessed month of Ramadan

Imam through his theological works stressed that the holy month of Ramadan is an Invitation to God's Feast.

Imam Khomeini: The month of Sha`ban is the prelude to the holy month of Ramadan. It prepares the ...

Sahifeh-ye Imam, vol.13, p. 28

Blessed month of Ramadan is an invitation to God's Feast

Imam through his theological works stressed that the holy month of Ramadan is an Invitation to God's Feast.

Ceremony at Jamaran marks the auspicious birth anniversaries of Ahl Al-Bayt (peace be upon them) ...

Imam Khomeini advised believers to strengthen themselves morally during blessed month of Ramadan

Imam Khomeini advised the believers and faithful people that Ramadan is the month in which they should strengthen themselves morally.

Prayers, supplications strengthen soul miraculously, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini used to say that supplications are the search lights that enable the human being to come out of darkness and into light i.e. spiritual purification .