Vigils were held in several cities to honour her life. Her family spoke at a rally at East London Mosque attended by faith leaders, women's groups and local politicians, including Rushanara Ali MP. A video message from Zara Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain was played at the mosque, and a candle was lit at 10 Downing Street. A spokesperson from Citizens UK observed that the day Nessa was killed was the same day the government released its strategy on tackling violence against women and girls.
