On the occasion of the vs On occasion of the

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'On the occasion of the' is more commonly used when referring to a specific event or celebration, while 'on occasion of the' is less common and may sound a bit more formal or old-fashioned.

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On the occasion of the

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially when referring to a specific event or celebration.

This phrase is used to introduce the specific event or celebration that is being mentioned. It is often followed by the name of the event or celebration.

Examples:

On the occasion of her birthday, we threw a big party.
He gave a speech on the occasion of the company's anniversary.
On the occasion of their wedding, they received many gifts.

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On the occasion of the tenth International Childhood Cancer Day, research containing worrying data has been published.
On the occasion of the European Safer Internet Day a great deal of research was reported in the press.
On the occasion of the third NPT PrepCom in May 2009, the EU has already submitted proposals on all three NPT pillars to support efforts aimed at developing a forward looking action plan at the Review Conference.
On the occasion of the signature of the horizontal agreement, the Israeli side confirmed its commitment to negotiate a comprehensive air transport agreement with the EU.
On the occasion of the Stockholm Conference held last April, a debate on culture and civilisation was held, as part of the follow-up to the Barcelona Declaration.
On the occasion of the Day on Remembrance of the Victims of Terrorism, he recalled the attack in Madrid on 11 March 2004, and expressed Parliament's solidarity with the families of victims of all terrorist attacks.
On the occasion of the debate and the vote on the resumption of the peace process in the Middle East, I wish to congratulate the Israeli and Palestinian partners on their courage and their tenacity.
On the occasion of the European Day of Languages (26 September), could the Commission let me know whether it is satisfied that there is adequate freedom in the use and teaching of the Kurdish language in Turkey?
The Americans did it in 1787 on the occasion of the Philadelphia Convention.
From 12.00 to 12.30, a formal sitting of Parliament was held on the occasion of the visit by Mr Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa.
From 12.20 to 12.50, a formal sitting of Parliament was held on the occasion of the visit by Mr Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine.
From 12.10 to 12.50, a formal sitting of Parliament was held on the occasion of the visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
From 15.00 to 15.55, a formal sitting of Parliament was held on the occasion of the visit by Ingrid Betancourt.
On the occasion of the Trialogue, your rapporteur has regretted that the current rules and procedures do not allow for a speedier processing of requests to the Solidarity Fund.
On the occasion of the past such meetings, the Court's budget has not been increased.
On the occasion of the last Council, it was said that a strategy would have been developed for the Black Sea region by the end of 2009.
On the occasion of the historic inter-Korean summit last year, the two Koreas agreed to relink this railway, as well as an adjacent highway.
On the occasion of the ongoing monitoring visits to Member States, the Commission has received assurance that appropriate checks, although not recorded, are carried out.
On the occasion of the exit from office of Jean-Louis Bourlanges on 01.01.2008, the President thanked him for the work he had done in his term.
On the occasion of the Council meeting, on 27 May 2003, the Ministers discussed the situation regarding Iraq.

Alternatives:

to mark the occasion of the
in honor of the occasion of the
celebrating the occasion of the
commemorating the occasion of the
to acknowledge the occasion of the

On occasion of the

This phrase is also correct, but it is less common in modern English. It may sound a bit more formal or old-fashioned.

This phrase can be used to introduce a specific event or celebration, but it is less commonly used than 'on the occasion of the'.

Examples:

On occasion of the Queen's visit, the town was decorated with flags.
He received an award on occasion of his retirement.
On occasion of the festival, there will be a parade.

Alternatives:

on the occasion of the
to mark the occasion of the
in honor of the occasion of the
celebrating the occasion of the
commemorating the occasion of the

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